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Nhà thờ Chợ Quán: 300 Năm Lịch Sử Ít Người Biết Ở Sài Gòn | Giáng Sinh 2025

Located in the historic Chợ Quán area of District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Chợ Quán Church (officially Saint Francis Xavier Church) is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Saigon, with a history spanning nearly 300 years. Established in the early 18th century, the church witnessed the formation of early Catholic communities in Gia Định. The present building reflects a Western classical architectural style with simplified Gothic influences, featuring a balanced façade, a tall bell tower, and a solemn interior space. Throughout centuries of political changes, religious restrictions, and urban transformation, Chợ Quán Church has remained a quiet spiritual landmark. Local stories tell that during periods of persecution, the Chợ Quán area served as a safe refuge for missionaries and believers, making the church not only a place of worship but also a symbol of faith, resilience, and charity. Today, Chợ Quán Church stands as a living testimony to the deep historical layers of Saigon and the long journey of Catholicism in southern Vietnam. #ChoQuanChurch #SaigonOldChurch #300YearsHistory #HistoricChurch #CatholicChurchVietnam #District5Saigon #OldSaigon #SaigonHeritage #VietnamHistory #ChurchTour #HiddenSaigon