On May 2nd, Johnny and I went to a Cha Tam Church in District 5 along with two of our friends. The first thing we saw was a statue of Mother Mary. On the wall, there were two images of Chinese and Vietnamese Martyrs (People who were killed that refused to give up their religion). When we were about to enter the church, we saw multiple Chinese words and near the entrance, there was memorial grave for Franciscus Xaverius Assou who was the priest that created Cha Tam Church. Right when you step into the church, it feels quiet and peaceful and didn’t smell like anything. However, we didn’t see anyone in the church except two foreigners visiting the church too. We don’t know what they wear in Cha Tam Church but being in other churches in other countries, I’ve seen the priest wear a long robe. Although, each church may be different therefore we are not sure. Inside the church you can see multiple images of Jesus hung on the sides of the church. In the front, there you will see a statue of Mother Mary, a statue of Jesus, and one thing very common in Christian churches is Jesus on the cross. One main symbol in the church is the cross which symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and also symbolizes the religion, Christianity. The two stained glass windows represent events throughout Jesus Christ’s life; however to us it is indefinite which events they were. Lastly, the picture we saw under the cross is the last supper of Jesus Christ which shows his followers and himself together. Before leaving Cha Tam Church, Georgina and I took the time to pray since it has been long since we’ve gone to church. Cha Tam Church has been here for more than 100 years and it’s good to see how the church is different from other churches we have all seen before.
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