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St. John's Cathedral Review

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4/5
One of Hong Kong oldest buildings is still a place of calm. It's definitely worth a peek to or from the Peak Terminus.

St. John's Cathedral

Posted: Mar 31, 2018
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  • 傑森J
    5/5Outstanding
    Original Text

    St. John's Cathedral is a historic church located on Garden Road, Central, the oldest Western-style church building in Hong Kong and the only land in Hong Kong held in the form of permanent title. I visited St. John's Cathedral last Saturday and was very interested in the architectural style and historical background of the church. The Cathedral was laid in 1847, completed and ordained in 1849, and the Surveying Director Jeep Perry was involved in designing its architectural plans. The church adopts Gothic architectural style, mainly composed of three main buildings, namely the cathedral itself, the sub-cathedral and the office building. The interior of the church is simple and solemn, with seats dedicated to the bishop, seats dedicated to the priests of law and politics and the chaplain of the church, and seats of the congregation bearing the British royal emblem. There are also monuments and plaques in the church, which record important figures and events, such as British soldiers and civilians killed in the defense of Hong Kong during the Second World War, and Hong Kong's first Chinese bishop, Cheng Zhenxu. St. John's Cathedral is not only a religious site, but also a cultural heritage that witnesses the historical changes of Hong Kong. The church is also actively involved in social services and businesses, such as the establishment of mentoring services, the Life Enlightenment Centre, the Foreign Work Centre, bookstores, second-hand goods shops, and the opening of coffee shops in partnership with organizations of the disabled. I think St John's Cathedral is a place to visit, not only to appreciate its architectural aesthetics, but also to understand its historical significance

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    Posted: Apr 25, 2023
  • 噼里啪啦
    4/5Excellent
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    Beautiful St. John s Cathedral, Central, Hong Kong. Today's unhappiness stops here, tomorrow will still shine, baby ~ #Today's unhappiness ℃ Good night, little bit, good night Tom Blipper Good night, don't Sidixi Good night Maka • Baka... Good night every child in the garden baby

    0
    Posted: Aug 19, 2020
  • suifeng2019
    4/5Excellent
    Original Text

    St. John's Cathedral is arguably the oldest church in Hong Kong. It was built with barracks before, so you can see some openings and women's walls outside. The stained glass inside the church is very beautiful, with seesaws, fishermen and wooden houses.

    1
    Posted: Apr 30, 2020
  • 高恩莱宾孟尝君
    4/5Excellent
    Original Text

    Down the hilltop cable car, down the left hand road, is St. John's Church, very famous in Hong Kong, an ornate Gothic church, every weekend here will flock to countless church members to participate in religious activities. The interior of the church is gorgeous and elegant, and the stained glass is exquisite and more expensive. It coincides with Sunday. I have been praying and singing the chants. I can't go in and shoot details. It's a pity.

    5
    Posted: Nov 20, 2016
  • Cccsssyyy
    5/5Outstanding
    Original Text

    In addition to being a place of worship, St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Christian church in Hong Kong, located in Government Hill, Central. Its Goethe-style building with towers is extremely rare in Hong Kong, attracting many tourists every year.

    1
    Posted: Feb 20, 2023
  • Ruilin
    5/5Outstanding
    Original Text

    The nameplate erected in front of the church is "St. John's Cathedral". The so-called church refers to a church with a bishop seat in a bishopic Christian church. The church is the official residence of the bishop, so it is more magnificent than the church in the parish. It is usually an important landmark. It is often translated as "cathedral" in Chinese.

    2
    Posted: Oct 27, 2016
  • Johnwwwwww
    5/5Outstanding

    nice place to travel. Highly recommended

    0
    Posted: Feb 8, 2023
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