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Holy rosary church

By Ratcharabhorn Tontikul

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Preface
Introduction
History
Map or geography
Some religious activities
Reference

\\ • Preface

Even though I am half christian, half buddhism, i still go to churches every
Sunday. My house is located not very near this church, but I picked to do some
research on this church because it’s interesting.

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Holy Rosary Church is also known as Kalawar Church. It was originally built in
1786 by the Portuguese after they fled the fall of Ayutthaya. The church was
originally a wooden structure built on land donated by King Rama I. It later
burned down and was rebuilt. It was rebuilt a second time in a neo gothic
architectural style. The temple is located at one of the riverside landmarks of the
Chao Phraya River.

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When King Taksin established Thonburi as his capital following the fall of
Ayutthaya in 1767, the Portuguese communities of Ayutthaya resettled in two
areas of present-day Bangkok. Some followed the leadership of Father Jacques
Corre, and settled on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in the area now
known as Kudi Chin where the Santa Cruz Church was soon established.
Another faction, who had refused to accept the authority of the French Mission,
settled on the eastern bank in an area now known as Talat Noi within
Samphanthawong District. The latter brought with them two holy images: one of
Our Lady of the Rosary, and the other of the Corpse of Christ. But without
resident priests, they had no choice but to worship at Santa Cruz. A church was
first built at the site in 1787. It was a stilted wooden structure. The residents,
however, still had to rely on French priests, whom they gradually accepted. In
1822, the church finally established communion with the Holy See, coming under
the authority of Bishop Esprit-Marie-Joseph Florens, the Vicar Apostolic of Siam.
By then, the Portuguese community was gradually dispersing, and Chinese
immigrants soon became the church's main attendees. In 1838, a new church
building, of wood on a masonry base, was built to replace the old damaged
structure. It was consecrated on 1 October 1839, and formally dedicated to Our
Lady of the Rosary. By 1890, the structure had fallen into disrepair, and the
pastor, Father Desalles, arranged for the construction of a new building.
Construction took place from 1891 to 1897; the new church was consecrated in
October 1897, and remains in operation.

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987 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100

\\ • Some religious activities
Praying, Learning about the Bible, Singing, and more.

\\ • Reference
https://www.bangkokriver.com/place/holy-rosary-church/