천주교 명례 성지

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"As rice stalks bow down as they mature"
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It means that the greater a person is, the more humble they behave.
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Such people elevate others while shining themselves.
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There is a Hanok building here, built in 1938, that has steadfastly held its place to this day.
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The building is an important structure that can see the architectural style of the Catholic Church, designed as a space for Catholics.
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Over time, as the building became too small, a new church had to be designed, and this church is what we introduce today as “Myeongrye Sacred Place”.
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The newly designed church could have prominently displayed itself on a hill, but this building did not.
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In respect of the building that has firmly guarded this place for 80 years, the new concrete structure is placed at a distance, only showing the roof of the building.
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Thanks to this, the new church does not dominate the place, nor does the existing church look dilapidated or humble.
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The building's first impression is like an observatory. On the stair plaza, steps that look like decorations without a railing, and a lawn spread out in front of it.
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However, there is an altar on the opposite side, which allows one to guess that this place is an outdoor mass area.
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The entrance to the building is hidden, and the way to enter inside by going down is used as a device for people who come here for pilgrimage to reflect on themselves.
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Down the way, you can see walls of different heights, accepting the terrain as it is.
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The building could have fully exposed itself and expressed much, but it did not choose that way.
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Architecture is similar to people; it’s not about the appearance but the space that is important, and it should harmonize with the surrounding buildings. A building that respects and considers the structure representing a place deserves praise.
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Like rice stalks bow as they mature, the humble building makes the surrounding area shine even more at “Myeongrye Sacred Place”.
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ps. This place is not for visiting the building but for self-reflection. Please understand we introduced the space and took photos for that purpose.
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#A_Space_That_Provides_A_Good_Experience
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44-1 Myeongnye-an-gil, Haman-eup, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do