Valentine's Day 2017 Macau Ideas--Photography of St Anthony's Church Macau

St. Anthony's Church is one of three oldest churches of Macau (the other two are St. Lawrence's Church and Church of Saint Lazarus) and also a part of Historic Center of Macau. Often known as Fa Vong Tong (Church of Flowers), the St. Anthony’s Church was built by the Society of Jesus to commemorate St. Anthony, Patron Saint of Marriage of Catholics. Most followers have their wedding ceremonies held in the church. Because the brides customarily hold bouquets in their weddings, the St. Anthony’s Church is often called Church of Flowers. Every year on the June 13, procession of St. Anthony's image takes place in the church.

Church of St. Anthony was built in 1560 with thatch and bamboo shed and hailed as "the first home of God in Macau". It was not until 1638 that it was rebuilt in stone. In addition, the church is dedicated to St. Andrew Kim, the first saint of Korean who studied theologies in Macau.

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