Amakusa Sakitsu Catholic Church 02 Built in 1934

Taken 10 09 2006 using Canon PowerShot A710 IS Digital Camera.
1934: Sakitsu Catholic Church is built
during the ministry of Fr. Halbout.
Under the Edo-era government, the oppression of Christianity and the per Under the Edo-era government, the oppression of Christianity and the persecution of Christians became increasingly severe. With the Meiji Era, however, freedom of religion was officially recognized and Christians of Hidden Faith began to reveal themselves. Today, the churches of Oe and Sakitsu are cherished as symbols of spirituality and fortitude.