Mang Lang Church: ancient architecture hundreds of years old

Let's immediately discover the ancient beauty of Mang Lang Church with its unique and impressive European architecture in Phu Yen. This is a famous historical site worthy of the title of one of the must-visit places of this land.

Where is Mang Lang Church in Phu Yen located?

Mang Lang Church is located in An Thach commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province, built in 1892 and completed in 1907. With an area of more than 5000m2 and built in Gothic architecture, contributing to the cause of death. make a strong impression on visitors.

Mang Lang church is located on Ky Lo river (also known as Cai river by locals). If starting from Quy Nhon city, you follow Highway 1A to Chi Thanh town, when crossing Ngan Son bridge you will see a fork, then turn left and go about 2 km. This place is about 10km from Da Dia rapids and about 35km from Tuy Hoa city to the North, so if you go to the church, you should always visit Da Dia rapids.

Origin of Mang Lang church.

Indeed, the name Mang Lang sounds quite strange, but it has a very simple and rustic origin. According to the elders near the church, more than 100 years ago, this place was very few people living but only trees, including a beautiful purple flower in the same family as the mausoleum, so people Locally named the flower as mango.

Therefore, after building a church in this area, the people here called the church Mang Lang church. Currently, the mangosteen trees are no longer there, but their vestiges are still there, it is a round wooden table with a diameter of 1.7m placed in the church, this wooden table is made from mangosteen wood since its construction. church.

Beautiful old architecture.

The Gothic architecture of Mang Lang Church is reflected in the fact that there are two bell towers on either side of the church and a cross in the center. Gray is the main color of the church, not sure if this is a coincidence but this blue looks very harmonious with the fields around the church.

Although bearing the European architectural style, Mang Lang church still has the sound of Vietnam through the details carved on the church door. In addition, in front of the church there is a small cellar, but it was built quite a feat because inside the tunnel there are many places where there are sculptures with the content of the story of Saint Anre Phu Yen.

Inside the church are two rows of parallel columns forming continuous arches, the motifs are also shown very delicately. But it is a pity that the ceiling of the cathedral was restored to a flat wooden ceiling that is different from the previous ancient architecture due to the influence of the storm. The entire space inside Mang Lang church is not large, but exudes a solemn and mysterious look.

Moreover, inside the church there is an artificial tunnel, where you can learn documents related to Blessed Andrew. There was a painting depicting Sir Andrew, some of Andrew's hair. In addition, there are pieces of bricks and tiles on the floor of the house where Saint Andrew once prayed.

Secrets hidden in Mang Lang church.

Mang Lang Church is the birthplace of Blessed Andrew Phu Yen - one of the patron martyrs of Catholic youth.

He was the one who spent 19 short years of his life turning to Jesus. A person who is always looking to God and towards the good things in life. When mentioning this place, people will immediately think of Blessed Andrew as a symbol of immortality.

In particular, Mang Lang church is the place to keep the first national language book. It was the "Eight-Day Sermon" composed by the priest Alexandre de Rhodes, printed in 1651 in Rome, Italy. This book is housed in a glass case and is solemnly displayed in the church.