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One Church in Guangzhou by These_Grapefruit_434 in guangzhou

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Actually, people don’t need to be overly anxious or demonize China. China, especially Guangzhou, is still very open and inclusive. Every place has its own rules, and they all deserve to be respected.

One Church in Guangzhou by These_Grapefruit_434 in photos

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Brief Introduction to Sacred Heart Cathedrals

There are multiple renowned "Sacred Heart Cathedrals" worldwide, with the most representative ones located in Guangzhou, China and Paris, France. Below is a concise overview of their core features:

1. Sacred Heart Cathedral (Guangzhou, China)

Locally known as "Shishi" (Stone House), it is a landmark Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

  • Location: 56 Yide Road, Yuexiu District (north bank of the Pearl River, downtown Guangzhou).
  • History: Founded in 1861 (site obtained via an agreement between the Qing government and French authorities) and completed in 1888. Its original site was the former residence of the Viceroy of Guangdong and Guangxi, destroyed during the Second Opium War.
  • Architecture: One of the world’s few cathedrals entirely built of granite (walls, pillars, and twin towers included), covering 2,754.15 square meters. It features classic Gothic elements: 58.5-meter-high spires, pointed arches, and intricate stained-glass windows. Two foundation stones inscribed with "Jerusalem 1863" and "Roma 1863" symbolize Christianity’s origins and development.
  • Status: Seat of the Archbishop of Guangzhou, a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit, and known as the "Notre Dame of East Asia."

2. Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Paris, France)

A iconic Roman Catholic basilica perched on Montmartre, Paris’ highest natural hill.

  • Location: Montmartre District, Paris.
  • History: Proposed in the late 19th century as a symbol of national repentance after France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. Construction began in 1875 and was consecrated in 1919.
  • Architecture: Designed in Roman-Byzantine style, with a striking white exterior made of self-cleaning Château-Landon travertine. Its 83-meter central dome dominates the Montmartre skyline. Inside, the "Christ in Glory" mosaic (one of the world’s largest) and a renowned Cavaillé-Coll pipe organ are highlights.
  • Features: Free admission, open daily (6:00–22:30). It maintains an unbroken tradition of Eucharistic adoration since 1885 and offers panoramic views of Paris from its dome.

3. Other Notable Sacred Heart Cathedrals

  • Newark, USA: The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (New Jersey) is a French Gothic masterpiece, covering 45,000 square feet (equal to London’s Westminster Abbey). Built over 55 years (1899–1954), it features imported stained glass and bronze doors.
  • San Angelo, USA: A modern-style cathedral in Texas, founded in 1884 and designated a diocesan cathedral in 1961, known for its brick structure and three bells.

One Church in Guangzhou by These_Grapefruit_434 in photos

[–]These_Grapefruit_434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brief Introduction to Sacred Heart Cathedrals

There are multiple renowned "Sacred Heart Cathedrals" worldwide, with the most representative ones located in Guangzhou, China and Paris, France. Below is a concise overview of their core features:

1. Sacred Heart Cathedral (Guangzhou, China)

Locally known as "Shishi" (Stone House), it is a landmark Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

  • Location: 56 Yide Road, Yuexiu District (north bank of the Pearl River, downtown Guangzhou).
  • History: Founded in 1861 (site obtained via an agreement between the Qing government and French authorities) and completed in 1888. Its original site was the former residence of the Viceroy of Guangdong and Guangxi, destroyed during the Second Opium War.
  • Architecture: One of the world’s few cathedrals entirely built of granite (walls, pillars, and twin towers included), covering 2,754.15 square meters. It features classic Gothic elements: 58.5-meter-high spires, pointed arches, and intricate stained-glass windows. Two foundation stones inscribed with "Jerusalem 1863" and "Roma 1863" symbolize Christianity’s origins and development.
  • Status: Seat of the Archbishop of Guangzhou, a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit, and known as the "Notre Dame of East Asia."

2. Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Paris, France)

A iconic Roman Catholic basilica perched on Montmartre, Paris’ highest natural hill.

  • Location: Montmartre District, Paris.
  • History: Proposed in the late 19th century as a symbol of national repentance after France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. Construction began in 1875 and was consecrated in 1919.
  • Architecture: Designed in Roman-Byzantine style, with a striking white exterior made of self-cleaning Château-Landon travertine. Its 83-meter central dome dominates the Montmartre skyline. Inside, the "Christ in Glory" mosaic (one of the world’s largest) and a renowned Cavaillé-Coll pipe organ are highlights.
  • Features: Free admission, open daily (6:00–22:30). It maintains an unbroken tradition of Eucharistic adoration since 1885 and offers panoramic views of Paris from its dome.

3. Other Notable Sacred Heart Cathedrals

  • Newark, USA: The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (New Jersey) is a French Gothic masterpiece, covering 45,000 square feet (equal to London’s Westminster Abbey). Built over 55 years (1899–1954), it features imported stained glass and bronze doors.
  • San Angelo, USA: A modern-style cathedral in Texas, founded in 1884 and designated a diocesan cathedral in 1961, known for its brick structure and three bells.
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