Oura Cathedral, built in 1865
The Cathdral was built in 1865 by the French priest Bernard Petitjean of Fier
who had been dispatched by the Foreign Missionary Church of Paris to dedicate
prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill.
For this reason, the church faces Nishizaka hill. It was designated as a National
Treasure in 1933 for its value as Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral.
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For this reason, the church faces Nishizaka hill. It was designated as a National
Treasure in 1933 for its value as Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral.