On 24 August 2010, we decided to take a drive to see two catholic churches in the Sotome area of Nagasaki City, Kurosaki and Shitsu.
History
Kurosaki, one of the Christian communities of the former Sotome village,
became Kurosaki parish independent from Shitsu parish in 1885. From
that time, the faithful of the new parish came to desire their own
church in Kurosaki, and prepared a site for it under the direction of
Father de Rotz. However, the church construction saw little progress,
since the people lived in poverty. In 1918, construction finally
commenced, led by Father Iwanaga. The faithful laid bricks one by one
until Kurosaki Church was finally completed in 1920, during the
pastorate of Father Harve. Kurosaki Church stands on a small rise of
land overlooking the sea. The bell tower beside the church was built by
Father Shibuya to celebrate the return of hidden Christians to the
Church.Source:Kurosaki Catholic Church on Nagasaki Prefecture Official site
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| Statue of Virgin Mary is standing at the entrance. |
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