Bui Chu Church to be repaired

The diocese of Bui Chu in Nam Dinh province is the cradle of Catholicism in Vietnam. Bui Chu church is set to be repaired in May due to degradation.

Located in Xuan Ngoc commune, Xuan Truong district, Nam Dinh province, Bui Chu church was built in 1885 (Photo: VNA)

With a length of 78m, a width of 22m and 15m high, Bui Chu church hosts many important events (Photo: VNA)

With a length of 78m, a width of 22m and 15m high, Bui Chu church hosts many important events (Photo: VNA)

The diocese of Bui Chu is reportedly Vietnam’s first place where Catholicism was introduced by foreign missionaries in 1533 (Photo: VNA)

It is also the cradle of Catholicism in the country (Photo: VNA)

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