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St. Dominic's Church, Macau, China was built in the 1590's. Emerging from a violent
past the church has now became a fascinating experience for tourists on their
Macau sightseeing tour. Also known for its wonderful baroque sculpture, Macau
St. Dominic's Cathedral is a convenient place for your pilgrimage.
St. Dominic's Church, Macau, China has a sadistically staged past. In 1644,
an armed officer aligned to the Spanish against the Portuguese was assassinated
at the alter during a Mass. Again in 1707, the Dominicans supported the Pope
in opposition to Macau's bishop causing the Rites Controversy. After local soldiers
attempted to impose an excommunication order on the Dominicans, the friars took
shelter in the church for three days and bombarded the soldiers with stones.
Once more in 1834 there was violence and the church was used by the administration
as military barracks.
St. Dominic's Church, Macau is one of the most stunning churches in Macau.
This yellow and emerald Church at the heart of Leal Senado plaza of Macau is
located along an intersection of a street. An example of Filipino style church,
it is decorated with beautiful artistic imaginary. Its imposing façade
is adorned with cream-colored stones lining moldings and green-shuttered windows
made of white stucco. The huge baroque alter contains a fine white bust of the
Virgin and Child and a work of art of Christ. Macau St. Dominic's Cathedral
has an excellent compilation of exquisitely-carved ivory and wood image of saints.
St. Dominic's Church, Macau was refurbished in 1997 and opened to the public
along with a museum. The museum exemplifies paintings, liturgical ornaments
and sculptures illustrating the record of the Roman Catholic institutions in
Asia. The basic layout of the Church is predisposed to both Portuguese and Spanish
modes. The structural design is Jesuit mannerist. The wooden covering is delightfully
carved with freshening lattices.The Macau St. Dominic's Cathedral has a life
size model of the Scourging Pillar and image of the Suffering Christ.
Plan your Macau tour and take pleasure in the scenic spots in the isles of
Macau, China, Asia. Asiarooms offers online information on Macau travel. For
more information, explore relevant links on Macau travel on Asiarooms.
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