The incident turned the church and two nearby fishing villages Xuong Dien and Van Ly into vestiges (Photo: VNA) 
A damaged bell tower is what remain of the then Church of Heart (Photo: VNA) 
A closer look at the decoration of the bell tower (Photo: VNA) 
Nam Dinh authorities have built a sea dike around the area, making it a popular tourist destination (Photo: VNA) 
Two women from the Xuong Dien fishing village of Hai Ly commune are catching fish near the church ruins (Photo: VNA) 
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Other vestiges of the Xuong Dien Parish church (Photo: VNA) VNA
