Dongjiaominxiang Church

Dongjiaominxiang is an alley that I like very much, not only because there are many elements of life and various styles of foreign buildings here, but also because it houses St. Michael's Catholic Church, commonly known as Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church.

On Christmas Eve 12 years ago, I accidentally walked into this church for the first time. The scene of the statue of St. Michael the Archangel facing the cold moon in the sky in the cold night is still fresh in my memory. Later, even though I visited the four major Catholic churches in Beijing, Guangzhou Shishi, Shanghai Xujiahui, Xi'an Wuxing Street and other churches in various places, the Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is still the No. 1 domestic church in my heart.

Its opening hours are rarely mentioned on the Internet, but in fact the time notice has always been placed outside the church, as shown in the picture.

Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church, also known as St. Michael's Catholic Church ~ Built during the Guangxu period ~ Gothic style architecture ~ The first time I went there was four years ago. I went there in the afternoon and was turned away. Later, I went to Dongjiaominxiang several times and was turned away. Finally, I caught up with the opening and was able to go in to find out. It seemed that I was allowed to go in because of some Korean Catholic activities. I didn't take indoor photos to avoid being disturbed. The church is not big and feels more delicate. The courtyard is also small. But maybe it's because of the building or the religious place. When you go in, you will feel a sense of peace of mind. Attached is the activity schedule in the church for everyone to refer to, so as not to be repeatedly turned away like me.

(〃ω〃) I passed by at around 5pm. The weather was too hot, and the church happened to be open to the public, so I went in and spent some time there. I didn’t expect it to be a weekend service, so I didn’t want to disturb everyone, so I stayed until the service was over.

St. Michael's Catholic Church, also known as Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church, is located at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a two-story Gothic building built in 1901. It is famous for its exquisite angel statue above the main entrance.

Although St. Michael's Catholic Church has a shorter history and is smaller in scale than the four major Catholic churches in Beijing, namely the South Church, North Church, East Church and West Church, its architectural style is distinctive and exquisite, and it is one of the few Catholic churches in urban Beijing that has not been completely destroyed and rebuilt.

Jiaominxiang Catholic Church, also known as St. Michael's Church and French Church, is located at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a two-story Gothic building built in 1901. Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is famous for its exquisite angel statues above the main entrance. Compared with the other four churches in Beijing, Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is smaller in scale, but it combines the advantages of the other four churches. It has unique shapes, is small and exquisite, and has a very sophisticated architectural style. The east and west walls of the church are decorated with colored stained glass imported from France in the late Qing Dynasty. The top of the church is sloped, covered with gray barrel tiles, all of which are glazed tiles. The top of the church uses ribbed arches to increase the height, which is a typical Gothic building. But when I went there in the afternoon, the church was not open. Only when a mysterious car drove out of it, I took the opportunity to talk to the doorman and took a few photos.

An alley only 1,552 meters long brings together old embassies of countries such as Britain, France, the United States, Russia, Japan, Germany, and Belgium, telling the history of the past. Only by remembering the humiliation of the past can we move forward more bravely.

The environment is quiet and there are not many people on weekends, which is suitable for cycling.

The last church built by missionaries in China - Dongjiaominxiang Church, also known as St. Michael's Church and French Church.



Dongjiaominxiang Church is a two-story Gothic building built in 1901. Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is famous for its exquisite angel statue above the main entrance. In addition to the Gothic main building of the church, there is a two-story Western-style building on the north side of the church, which is the residence of the parish priest. There are ten brick bungalows on the east side of the church. The floor plan is in the format of traditional Beijing residential buildings, but the doors and windows are arched structures, which can be regarded as a combination of Chinese and Western styles.

I went there on Christmas Eve and found a church on the corner.

It's a very beautiful church, but the gate is locked and the walls are high, so you must go in and take a good look.

Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church, also known as St. Michael's Church. St. Michael means "who is like God". Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church was built in 1901 and is located at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, covering an area of ​​2,656.4 square meters. The church is a Gothic building and is now a national cultural relic protection unit.

The name of the Catholic Church in Dongjiaominxiang is St. Michael's Church. It is a cultural relic protection unit in Beijing. It was built in 1901 and is a Gothic-style church built by French missionaries. The main entrance of the church is located at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongjiaominxiang. The pointed bell tower stands tall. Because it is already evening, the door is closed. The tall trees in front of the church are lush and leafy, covering the church in a green lushness. Because of the distance and the obstruction of branches and leaves, the Gothic style feature-stained glass windows cannot be seen. St. Michael's Church is the smallest Catholic church in Beijing and the last Catholic church built in Beijing.

I think it should be translated as Saint Michel.

A typical Gothic building with a brick and wood structure, it is the latest Catholic church built in the inner city of Beijing. Construction began in 1901 and was completed in 1904.

The angel statue above the gate is the church's patron saint Michael, also known as the Archangel Michael, the guardian of the Garden of Eden designated by God.

Located in Dongjiaomin Lane. Saint Michael is one of the four archangels, the highest one after Jehovah, and Michael's direct superior. Michael often said "representing the glory of the Lord", referring to Saint Michael. Saint Michael's Cathedral is famous for its exquisite angel statues above the main entrance. Compared with the other four cathedrals in Beijing, it is smaller in scale, but it combines the advantages of the other four churches. It is a typical Gothic building with unique shape, small and exquisite, but very exquisite architectural style. Since its construction nearly 100 years ago, it has not suffered any catastrophic damage and is well preserved.

The Catholic Church in Dongjiaominxiang is a typical Gothic building, with a peach-shaped spire in the middle and spire buildings on both sides. The exterior of the building is made of gray bricks. But the gate has the feeling of a wall from the Republic of China period. When we went there, the gate was locked, and it seemed that we could not visit. We took a few photos at the gate. Most of the other old buildings in Dongjiaominxiang were either requisitioned by the government or locked, and were not open to the public.

I came here three times and finally got in on the third time. I like it.

Unfortunately, the door was not open, so I couldn't take a closer look at the scenic area. It is located in Dongjiaomin Lane and is easy to find.

Now it is open to the public and you can make an appointment to hold your wedding. The size is also suitable.

Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is located in the west of Dongjiaominxiang. It was built in 1904 and mainly served foreigners in China.

Although the Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church has a short history and is small in scale, its architecture is exquisite.

The Gothic style, three-spired bell tower is the main building, very eye-catching, towering high, as if to touch the sky.

The day I went there, the church was closed, so I could only take pictures outside. Later, the kind gatekeeper who came out to see people off let me in to take a few pictures.

Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is located in the west of Dongjiaominxiang. It was built in 1904 and mainly served foreigners in China.

Although the Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church has a short history and is small in scale, its architecture is exquisite.

The Gothic style, three-spired bell tower is the main building, very eye-catching, towering high, as if to touch the sky.

The day I went there, the church was closed, so I could only take pictures outside. Later, the kind gatekeeper who came out to see people off let me in to take a few pictures.

Compared with the four major churches in Beijing: South Church, North Church, East Church and West Church, St. Michael's Catholic Church has a short history and a small scale, but the architecture is exquisite.

How much a tired and depressed heart needs comfort. God loves the world!

Compared with the other four churches in Beijing, the Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is smaller in size, but it combines the advantages of the other four churches. It is unique in shape, small and exquisite, but the architectural style is very exquisite. The east and west walls of the church are decorated with colored stained glass imported from France in the late Qing Dynasty. The top of the church is sloped, covered with gray barrel tiles, all of which are glazed tiles. The top of the church is made of ribbed arches to increase the height, which is a typical Gothic building. The church is three bays wide from east to west and fourteen bays deep from north to south. It is supported by columns and the floor is also a flower brick corridor. Since its construction nearly 100 years ago, it has not suffered any catastrophic damage and is well preserved.

It is a two-story Gothic building built in 1901, famous for its exquisite angel statue above the main entrance. It's a pity that it was not open when I went there. The church is really beautiful and worth a special trip to visit.

Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church, also known as St. Michael's Church and French Church, is located at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a two-story Gothic building built in 1901. Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church is famous for its exquisite angel statue above the main entrance.

St. Michael's Catholic Church is small in size, but the architecture is exquisite and complete, combining Chinese and Western styles.

The most famous thing in Dongjiaominxiang is this church. It feels a bit like William Castle, but you are not allowed to enter. It opens every morning and you can go in for a visit. When I arrived, it was already afternoon. It seems that I have to find time to go~

There are many Koreans coming here. There are many old sites of foreign embassies, barracks, banks and other institutions in the Dongjiaominxiang area. I like the shape of this church the most.

It is said to be a very representative Christian church.