Naedong Anglican Church, Anglican church in Dongincheon-dong, South Korea
Naedong Anglican Church is a religious building located in the Jung-gu district of Incheon, constructed with stone walls and featuring wooden interior elements. The structure includes stained glass windows, a wooden altar, and pews arranged in the traditional layout of Anglican churches.
The building was constructed in the 1890s and briefly served as Russia's consulate in 1902 before becoming a place of worship. It was damaged during the Korean War and underwent major reconstruction work in 1956 to restore it to functional condition.
The church is also called St. Michael's Cathedral because its patron saints are St. Michael the Archangel and all angels. Its Korean name, Naedong Cathedral, comes from the Naedong district of Incheon where it stands. The first Anglican church in Korea, it remains an active parish of the Seoul Diocese.
The church is located in an easily accessible area of Jung-gu that can be reached on foot or by local transportation. It is helpful to check ahead whether services or other events are scheduled during your planned visit time.
The church is also called St. Michael's Cathedral because its patron saints are St. Michael the Archangel and all angels. The first building was destroyed by bombing during the Korean War; the present structure was rebuilt on the same site, with its foundation stone laid on August 28, 1955, and consecrated on June 23, 1956.
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