The Shrine of Our Lady of Jianshan
of Shan Dong

The Marian Church of Jianshan is situated on the western slope of Mountain Tai, on the peak of Jianshan to the south of Pingyin city.

The church was built in 1889 but was destroyed by fire in 1927 and rebuilt later. The district enjoyed protection of the Holy Mother during the time of religious persecution but unfortunately the church was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. A new marine church, preserving the original architectural feature of Our Lady of Lourdes, was rebuilt in 1990. The steeple roofs set on a dome-shape hill were integrated into a unique landscape.

Surrounded by cypress and pine, the Marian shrine is a captivating beauty. Below the hill is the village settlement of Huzhuang with four-hundred years of a catholic community and is well-known as the cradle for, religious sisters and priestly vocations. With the growth in fame of this Marian shrine, more pilgrims,clergy and Catholics from China and overseas, are coming to Jianshan.

Reference: Father. Anh Thu Tran (John the Baptist),C.S.J.B., Marian Shrines in China, Published by St. Francis Xavier Church (Chinese Community),Vancouver, BC. Canada,2009.

Address: St Francis Xavier Parish, 428 Great Northern Way, Van.,BC,V5T 4S5,Canada, Tel 1-(604)254-2727, E-mail address: jbtat@yahoo.com

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