Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok
Witthayu Rd
Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
Holy Redeemer Church (Thai: วัดพระมหาไถ่; RTGS: wat phra mahathai) in Bangkok, Thailand is a Catholic church established by the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer[1] (also known as the Redemptorists[1]). It is part of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, part of the province of Thailand.[2]
Location
The church is located in Soi Ruamrudee,[3] off Phloen Chit BTS Station, close to the foreign embassy district in the city.[4]
Liturgy
The church celebrates mass daily with separate services in Thai and English.[5] The musical elements of the services are provided by an electronic organ and the participation of the congregation.
History
The Parish of Holy Redeemer was established by the Redemptorists in 1949,[6][7] with the church itself being built in 1954.[6][8] It is built in the traditional Thai architectural style.[2][9][10]
Community
Its location in the city lends itself to a large congregation[11] catering to local and international parishioners from many different cultures and walks of life.[6][12][13][14] It also draws many of its congregation from the Klong Toey slums.[15]
Schools
The Redemptorists, with the support of expatriate parishioners, founded the Ruamrudee International School in 1957.[16] The school is now located in Minburi and has grown to have a student population of approximately 1300.[16] It grew from the original Thai-medium school, Holy Redeemer School, which remains on the parish property.[2] Ruamrudee follows the American curriculum and uses English as its medium of instruction while Holy Redeemer follows the local curriculum.
Marriage preparation
The parish has a well-established marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana instruction) and serves as the main centre for Catholic parishes in Bangkok to send couples for marriage preparation.[6][17]
Food outreach program
The church supports a Food Outreach Program that aims to help people who are asylum seekers, mostly from Pakistan with others from Sri Lanka, Palestine and Syria. Started in 2009, it now supports more than 400 families each month
Social outreach
The Thailand Redemptorists have also developed numerous other community-based programs or institutions, including:
- Sarnelli House Thailand, an orphanage for children who have been abandoned or who have HIV/AIDS
- Human Development Foundation Mercy Centre, a "shelter for street kids, five orphanages, a hospice, a home for mothers and children with HIV/AIDS, a 400-pupil kindergarten, a community meeting place, and a serene haven in the slums with small gardens and playgrounds
- Father Ray Foundation, an organisation that cares for "orphaned, abused and disadvantaged children and students with disabilities
Community services
- Overeaters Anonymous, a support group for overeaters, particularly expats in Bangkok[18]
- Alcoholics Anonymous meeting place[19][20]
Gallery
See also
- Ruamrudee International School – founded by Redemptorist priests from the church
- Catholic Church in Thailand
- Christianity in Thailand
- List of Catholic dioceses in Thailand
- Archdiocese of Bangkok
- Catholic Mission of Bangkok (LiCAS.news)
- Wat Niwet Thammaprawat – a Thai Buddhist temple built in Christian Gothic Revival style
References
- ^ a b "Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ a b c Redemptorist Celebration of the new Province of Thailand
- ^ "Redemptorists: The 'Rebels of St Alphonsus' in Thailand". Catholic News in Asia | LiCAS.news | Licas News. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ Google Map showing location of Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok
- ^ "Mass Times". Archived from the original on 2016-01-02. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ a b c d Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok: A microcosm of the Universal Church[permanent dead link]
- ^ History of Redemptorists in Thailand
- ^ "Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok". The Redemptorist – Thailand Chapter. 16 Dec 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Barrett, Kenneth (2014). 22 walks in bangkok Exploring the City's Historic Back Lanes and Byways. New York: Tuttle Publishing. p. 311. ISBN 9781462913800.
- ^ Hoskin, Photography by Allen W. Hopkins. Text by John (1995). Bangkok by design : architectural diversity in the city of angels. Bangkok: Select Books. p. 139. ISBN 978-9742020378.
- ^ Christmas in Bangkok by photojournalist Jack Kurtz
- ^ Obituary of Jonathan Harger (The Nation)
- ^ Bangkok Companies church reviews
- ^ Happy Together: The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage by John Bosio (book) (published by Happy Together)
- ^ Hopkins, Father Joe Maier ; foreword by Jerry (2005). Welcome to the Bangkok slaughterhouse : the battle for human dignity in Bangkok's bleakest slums. Singapore: Periplus. p. 15. ISBN 978-0794602932.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Ruamrudee International School website". Archived from the original on 2015-12-12. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "Church Timings and Details". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Acclimate Magazine, Ann White
- ^ "Bangkok Guide (book) (published by Australian-New Zealand Women's Group)". Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ^ Successful living in Bangkok by Jennie Sharples of Community Services of Bangkok(book) (published by Community Services of Bangkok)
External links
- Official Website of the Church (in English and Thai)
- Food Outreach Program
- The Holy See (The Vatican)
- Sarnelli Orphanage
- Human Development Foundation Mercy Centre
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Cultural performances
- Ban Bu Community
- Bangkok Aquarium
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
- Bangkok Folk Museum
- Bangkok National Museum
- Bank of Thailand Museum
- Ban Mo Wan
- ChangChui Creative Park
- Coin Museum
- Jim Thompson House
- Khlong Bang Luang Artist House
- King Prajadhipok Museum
- Lhong 1919
- Madame Tussauds Bangkok
- M.R. Kukrit's House
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum Siam
- Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
- Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
- Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
- Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
- Siam Commercial Bank, Talat Noi Branch
- Silpa Bhirasri National Museum
- Siriraj Medical Museum
- So Heng Tai Mansion
- Thailand Cultural Centre
- National Gallery
- National Museum of Royal Barges
- Asiatique
- Central Embassy
- CentralWorld
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Emporium
- EmQuartier
- Gaysorn Village
- Iconsiam
- Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
- Khlong Toei Market
- Kwan Riam Floating Market
- MBK Center
- Pak Khlong Talat Market (Flower Market)
- Pantip Plaza
- Patpong Night Market
- Pratunam Market (Clothing Market)
- River City Shopping Complex
- Sampheng
- Samyan Mitrtown
- Saphan Han (Toys and Ladies Market)
- Siam Center
- Siam Discovery
- Siam Paragon
- Siam Square
- Soi Lalai Sap
- Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek
- Talat Nang Loeng
- Talat Phlu
- Talat Rotfai
- Taling Chan Floating Market
- Terminal 21
- Tha Din Daeng
- Thonburi Market (Sanam Luang II)
- Trok Mo Market
- Wang Lang Market
- Yodpiman River Walk
and transport facilities
- Bangkok railway station (Hua Lamphong)
- Bhumibol Bridge (Mega Bridge)
- BTS Skytrain
- Captain Bush Lane
- Chaloem La 56 Bridge (Elephant's Heads Bridge)
- Charoen Krung Road
- Dinso Road
- Don Mueang Airport
- Khaosan Road
- Krungthep Bridge
- Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi Bridge)
- Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge
- Memorial Bridge (Phut Bridge)
- MRT
- Odeon Circle
- Patpong
- Rama VIII Bridge
- Ram Buttri Road
- Ratchadamnoen Avenue
- Royal Plaza
- Utthayan Road (Axis Road)
neighbourhoods
- Ban Khrua
- Ban Lao
- Bang Lamphu
- Yaowarat (Chinatown)
- Dusit
- Hua Takhe
- Kudi Chin
- Nana (Little Arabia)
- Phahurat (Little India)
- Pratunam
- Rattanakosin Island (Old Town Zone)
- Royal City Avenue (RCA)
- Sam Phraeng
- Silom
- Soi Cowboy
- Talat Noi
- Tha Chang
- Tha Phra Chan (Amulet Market)
- Tha Tian
- Thonburi
- Thong Lo
- Wang Burapha
Memorials
architectural buildings
- Baiyoke Tower II
- Bangkok City Library
- Customs House
- Drum Tower and Clock Tower
- Fortifications of Bangkok
- General Post Office
- King Power MahaNakhon
- Ministry of Defence headquarters