Inauguration of Nghi Dong Parish Church

Grace• February 27, 2019 10:05

(Baonghean.vn) - After nearly 3 years of construction, Nghi Dong parish church in Nghi Loc parish, Dien Hanh commune, Dien Chau district has been completed. On the morning of February 25, Nghi Dong parish held the inauguration ceremony of the church.

Attending the inauguration ceremony were Bishop Peter Nguyen Van Vien - Auxiliary Bishop of Vinh Diocese, guest priests and a large number of parishioners inside and outside Nghi Dong parish, Nghi Loc parish.

Nhà thờ giáo họ Nghi Đông
Nghi Dong parish church. Photo: Nghi Loc parish
Nghi Dong parish was established in 2010, is one of 5 parishes of Nghi Loc parish, currently has 173 parishioners with about 700 parishioners. Although it has only been established for nearly 10 years, Nghi Dong parish has been recognized for its progress in all aspects, the economic life of parishioners has continuously developed.

The spacious and elegant cathedral was designed in Gothic architecture, built on an area of ​​580 m2.2 (14.5m wide, 40m long) and 2 bell towers 41m high when completed will better meet the increasing religious activities of the parishioners and the appearance of many associations. At the same time, it will allow priests and parishioners in the area to solemnly celebrate Mass. It is known that the entire cost of building the church of Nghi Dong parish was contributed by all parishioners of Nghi Loc parish.

Toàn cảnh lễ khánh thành nhà thờ giáo họ Nghi Đông 2
Panoramic view of the inauguration ceremony of Nghi Dong 2 parish church. Photo: Nghi Loc Parish

Over the years, with the spirit of "living a good life, practicing good religion", "respecting God - loving the country", together with the people of Nghi Loc parish, under the leadership of parish priest Giuse Nguyen Van Chinh (parish priest), the people of Nghi Dong parish have helped each other develop the economy, making the appearance of the parish increasingly change positively; being a bright spot in many good economic business models, building a cultural life, actively contributing to building a developed society.

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