St. Anthony's Church, Teluk Intan, Roman Catholic church in Teluk Intan, Malaysia.
St. Anthony's Church is a Roman Catholic church building located in Teluk Intan that serves a diverse congregation. Services are held in multiple languages to accommodate the local community's varied backgrounds and traditions.
The church was founded by French missionary Reverend Father René-Michel-Marie Fée in 1894 as part of Catholic missionary efforts in the region. A fire destroyed the original wooden chapel in 1914, leading to the construction of the permanent church building that stands today.
The church maintains deep connections with the local community through its educational initiatives, including the establishment of St. Anthony's School in 1931.
The church is located in the town center and is easily accessible by foot for visitors. Check local information about service times to understand when you can enter and experience the interior of the building.
The institution expanded its influence beyond religious services by founding St. Anthony's School, which operated from a wooden hut before expanding into modern facilities.
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