Saint Joseph's Church, Catholic church in Shanghai, China.
Saint Joseph's Church features a Latin cross layout with Gothic revival elements visible in both its exterior construction and interior arrangements.
The church establishment in 1860 occurred after the Daoguang Emperor removed restrictions on Catholicism, allowing missionaries to build new religious structures.
The church evolved from serving mainly foreign congregants to welcoming Chinese members, reaching 1,238 participants by the year 1900.
The building reopened in 1981 following extensive restorations and now functions as an active religious center with regular services.
The church name references Yangjingbang, a former river that marked the boundary between British and French territories in Shanghai.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: 1860
GPS coordinates: 31.23056,121.49028
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:23
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