Qiyang Catholic Church

Qiyang Catholic Church

Qiyang Catholic Church is a cultural relic protection unit of Hunan Province.

The Catholic Church is situated in Jiutangchong, Wuxi Town, Qiyang County, adjacent to the inpatient department of the county people's hospital. Constructed in 1936, it showcases European Gothic architecture and spans an area of 700 square meters. The domed sanctuary houses a worship hall, altar, choir stand, pulpit, and vestry, with walls decorated by oil paintings of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and other figures, all featuring refined details. It is the oldest and best-preserved Catholic church currently existing in Hunan Province. In 1995, it was designated as a key religious activity site in Hunan Province, and in 2003, it was listed as a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit.

Wuxi Subdistrict: Wuxi Subdistrict of Qiyang County administers 10 communities including Wangfuping and Baizhuhu, as well as 6 administrative villages such as Tuqing and Tabian. It covers a total area of 25.6 square kilometers with a population of 64,000. The subdistrict office is located at No. 215, Jiaoshan South Road, Wuxi Subdistrict. … Wuxi Subdistrict detailed information++

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Hunan Province