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Admire the beauty of the largest wooden-framed church in Nghe An

Ngoc Phuong• December 24, 2023 11:49

(Baonghean.vn) - With a massive amount of wood, Bot Da Parish Church in Da Son Commune, Do Luong District is recognized as the church with the largest wooden frame in Nghe An today.

Bot Da Parish Church began construction on December 8, 2017, has completed the interior and is currently in the process of completing the exterior. It is expected that in 2024, the exterior of the church and the entire campus will be completed. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Entering the church, a beautiful and majestic wooden space. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

The giant wooden pillars have a circumference of more than 2m, requiring 2 adults to hug them. Each pillar is 12.7m high and weighs 4.5m3.

Mr. Pham Dinh The - Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Bot Da Parish said that 1,297 m3 of wood is the amount of wood to complete the church, especially made entirely of wood from columns, beams, beams, batten, purlins, etc. The types of wood used include: Lim, huong (South Africa), sen, of which huong wood accounts for 70% and is used for columns. The church is 72 m long, 23 m wide, with a construction area of 1,656 m2. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

The main facade of the Basilica is decorated with splendid beauty. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Dozens of meticulously carved wooden reliefs are hung around the church. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

At the bottom of the church there are two spiral wooden staircases leading to the attic. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

To prepare for Christmas, a nativity scene has been built inside the church. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

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