Gongseri Catholic Church (아산 공세리성당)

Published 2005-06-24 Updated 2024-10-16 View 16733

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Gongseri Catholic Church is the main Catholic parish, which was built in 1894 on the hill of Gongseri, Inju-myeon that connects Asanman Bay to Sapgyocheon. Early missionaries landed here to begin their work. A common house was used as a church in the early years until in 1897 when a rectory was built and in 1922 when the main church was created. This was the first church in Chungcheongnam-do and the religion spread in different locations such as Gongju, Anseong, Onyang and Dunpo. The grounds have three graveyards of prosecuted martyrs, 4626 sq.ft. area of parish and rectory, retreat house, meeting room as well as beautiful view of the green including an old zelkova tree.

Telephone

+82-41-533-8181

Homepage

www.asan.go.kr (Korean only)

Detailed Information

Film Locations
Various movies and tv dramas

Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
Church museum, martyrdom cemetery. David square, etc.

Restrooms
Available

Interpretation Services Offered
Not available