Taipei Cathedral of the Catholic Church Introduction
Xinshe South Road is known as the "Road to Heaven" because many religious buildings, including churches, temples, and places of worship, are concentrated here. From south to north, there are Huai'en Church, Truth Church, a mosque, Holy Family Church, Taipei Church, and Methodist Church, with different religions represented along the same Xinshe South Road, each with its own unique characteristics worth visiting. Holy Family Church is located opposite Da'an Forest Park and has a cross-shaped design when viewed from above. At night, it emits a soft white light, creating a noble and pure atmosphere that draws people closer to God. The church stands approximately 63 feet tall, is columnless, and features a tent-style architecture that alleviates the feeling of spatial pressure and visual obstruction, helping individuals to focus on spiritual reflection. Inside the church, the clever use of stained glass and natural light creates a sacred ambiance, as if entering a holy place that dispels the mundane distress of the heart. In 1998, 18 stained glass artworks depicting Biblical stories, each over a hundred years old, were brought from Belgium and are the work of the renowned French artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. Each stained glass panel includes explanations of the respective Biblical stories at the bottom, making it worthwhile to read and appreciate the beautiful artworks.
