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Katorik Nakamachi Kyokai Catholic Nakamachi Church　

The first church was built on the site of Sakuramachi Prison, where Christians were imprisoned from the Edo period to the Meiji period.

Near JR Nagasaki Station, the beautiful chalk white Nakamachi Church, whose huge spire can be seen from between the buildings, is a representative Catholic church in Nagasaki with a history of over 120 years.

During the Meiji period, there was no other Catholic church in the city of Nagasaki other than Oura Cathedral, so the first Father Yosuke Shimauchi decided to build a church for the Japanese people in Nagasaki, which had a history of martyrdom. After much struggle, the company was established in late 1889 at its current location, which was the site of the Omura clan's warehouse, which was associated with the Christian daimyo Omura Sumitada.

A large donation was received from a French woman for the construction of the church, and construction began in August 1891 with a design by Father Papineau of France, and the ``Catholic Nakamachi Church'' was completed on September 8, 1897. The dedication ceremony was held on this day, which also served as the feast day of the birth of the Virgin Mary and the 9th anniversary of the martyrdom of the 8 saints.

On August 1945, 8, the church was destroyed by the atomic bomb, leaving only its outer walls and spire, but thanks to donations from around the world and the services of believers, it was rebuilt in October 9, keeping the outer walls and spire intact. Today, there are still traces of the atomic bombing on the north wall of the church, and it has been designated by Nagasaki City as a valuable atomic bomb relic.

In the center of the church's altar is a statue of the ``Smiling Cross,'' and within the grounds is a statue of Saint Thomas the West and the 15 Martyrs, who were martyred on Nishizaka Hill.You can feel the history of Catholicism in Nagasaki. Sho.

At night, you can see the fantastic church lit up.

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  • Stained glass that illuminates the prayer space-0

    Stained glass made by Milano Grassi

    Stained glass that illuminates the prayer space

    The 10 beautiful stained glass windows on the doors inside the cathedral are sure to catch your eye.
    The detailed colors and deep shadows, combined with the sunlight shining in from outside, create a stunning piece of art.

    This stained glass window depicting everything from the birth of the Lord to the coronation of the Virgin Mary was created in 1982 by Milano Grassi.

    In addition, reliefs depicting the Stations of the Cross that were created during the reconstruction are also displayed on the walls of the church, creating a space of prayer along with the colors of the stained glass.

  • Church dedicated to St. Thomas the West and the 15 martyrs-1

    Monument of St. Thomas the West and the 15 Martyrs

    Church dedicated to St. Thomas the West and the 15 martyrs

    Although it is not well known, this Nakamachi Church is dedicated to St. Thomas the West and the 15 martyrs.
    St. Thomas the West and the 15 martyrs were Dominican priests, monks, nuns, and the believers who helped them, and they were martyred from 10 to 14, when the persecution of Christians was severe. .

    There is a monument to the 16 people who were martyred on Nishizaka Hill, along with the XNUMX Japanese Saints, in the garden next to the church, where you can experience the sad history of martyrdom.

Basic Information

Address 850-0055 Nakamachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 1-13
Phone 095-823-2484
FAX 095-823-2486
Opening hours 7:45-17:00 (Visitors are not allowed during mass hours)
Days Off Open all year round
Prices Free *Please donate to the donation box
Transportation access Approximately 6 minutes walk from JR Nagasaki Station
Approximately 4 minutes walk from the tram/bus "Sakuramachi" stop
Parking Cannot be used by anyone other than Mass participants
Link URL http://nakamachi.sakura.ne.jp/
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