Cai Be Catholic Church is an impressive architecture located peacefully at the confluence of poetic rivers and is a destination not to be missed for parishioners and tourists who love beauty. In the upcoming Mekong Delta travel itinerary, you must definitely visit this special church once.
Cai Be Catholic Church
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History of Cai Be Catholic Church
The Cai Be was established in 1869 with simple wood pillars and water coconut roofs. At first, only 350 followers came to study. Cai Be Catholic Church that we see today was started construction in 1929 and completed in 1932 under the dedicated guidance of German Priest Adolphe Keller with the active and enthusiastic support of parishioners.
From today until now, Cai Be Catholic Church has experienced many ups and downs but still stands proudly at the confluence of poetic rivers. At the same time, the church has also become one of the famous spiritual tourist attractions in the locality, attracting Catholics from all over the world to gather and even pagan people with a passion for the arts.
Cai Be Catholic Church
Architecture of Cai Be Catholic Church
Cai Be Catholic Church was built in the Roman architectural style with the upper part of the doors, windows, and domes having a semicircle shape. The bell tower is the tallest of all the churches in the Mekong Delta region.
Cai Be Catholic Church
Cai Be Catholic Church is used solid and durable materials. The church has a length of 55m, a width of 16m, and the height of the main roof is about 14m. The floor of the church is designed in the shape of a cross with one main heart and two side hearts. The two wings of the cross are designed to balance, the body and wings about 26m wide. Therefore, if viewed from above, the church was shaped like a giant cross surrounded by a lush green campus and people’s houses built close together.
The outer part of Cai Be Catholic Church is decorated with skillful and sophisticated embossed patterns. The two side gates of the front of the church are engraved with vine-shaped patterns, while the main hall area is cared for to the smallest detail.
Cai Be Catholic Church
Because of the arrangement of many window areas around, the main space inside Cai Be Catholic Church is always filled with natural light. In addition, the dome is also designed high and divided into zones, dotted with decorative patterns that are simple but no less delicate. The entire row of seats is placed neatly on both sides, creating a sense of dignified, reverent but also very aesthetic.
Cai Be Catholic Church
The sanctuary part of the church is dignified with 5 altars cast entirely from precious marble. The wall looks splendid, resplendent with paintings depicting 14 stages of Jesus’ journey before his resurrection. Besides, the stained glass panels have been assembled into a giant picture, both helping to make the most of the natural light source and creating a very unique beauty for Cai Be Catholic Church.
Cai Be Catholic Church
The highlight of Cai Be Catholic Church is the tallest bell tower in the Mekong Delta. The bell tower has a very large set of bells with 4 bells, cast in France in 1931 using an advanced pendulum and hanging rod design techniques. In addition, on the top of the bell tower, there is also a statue of Our Lady about 2.3m high, cast from terracotta. Whenever it’s almost time to hold Mass or on important occasions in the parish, the church will ring the bell. At this time, the bell rang a melodious sound that made a peaceful feeling to everyone in a large area.
Cai Be Catholic Church
Cai Be Catholic Church
How to get to the church
Cai Be Catholic Church is close to Cai Be Floating Market, and they are usually included in the Mekong Delta tour. If you want to visit Cai Be Catholic Church, you’d better contact travel services for detailed advice. You can call our service at the website scootersaigontour.com +84 938 3143 86 (WhatsApp/WeChat), we will be willing to advise you.
General information
- Address: Cai Be Town, Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province
- Opening hours: according to Mass at the church
+ Sunday: open from 5 am to 5 pm
+ Weekdays: open from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm - Entrance price: completely free
Cai Be Catholic Church
Cai Be Catholic Church
