Establishment of St. Dominic's Church in Macau
- When
- 1587
- Where
- Macau
- Episodes
- 1
St. Dominic's Church in Macau was completed in 1587 under the supervision of three Spanish Dominican priests. The late 16th-century Baroque-style building serves within the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau.
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Background and detail
Background. The church is identified by its Chinese name Ban Zhang Tang and Portuguese name Igreja de São Domingos. It is a late 16th-century structure built in the Baroque style. The building functions as part of the Cathedral Parish within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau.
Establishment. Construction of the church was overseen by three Spanish Dominican priests. The project was finished in 1587, marking the completion of the facility. The current structure dates from the early 17th century due to renovations and reconstruction.
Sources
- St. Dominic's Church, Macau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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