Ham Long Church, Catholic church in Hoàn Kiếm district, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Ham Long Church features French colonial architecture with pointed arches, stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes, and a prominent bell tower that marks the city skyline of Hanoi.
Built in 1934 during French colonial rule in Indochina, the church replaced an earlier chapel established by French missionaries in the late nineteenth century on the same site.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local Catholic community and hosts regular religious services, particularly celebrations dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of the church.
Located near Hanoi's old quarter, the church is accessible by public transportation and welcomes visitors during visiting hours, with regular masses held especially on Sunday mornings throughout the year.
The church has maintained its religious services and community role through significant political changes in Vietnam, demonstrating the enduring presence of Catholic faith in the northern part of the country.
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