Bangkok church that looks like a Thai temple

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00:00In the heart of Bangkok, the Holy Redeemer Church or Wat Pah Maha Thai in Thai is one of the

00:05capital's most eye-catching churches. Its roof and design look just like a Thai temple,

00:11making it stand out from other Catholic churches. The church was started in 1949 by a group of

00:17Catholic priests. At first, they held mass in a rented house. But soon the number of church goals

00:23grew, so they needed a more proper and bigger place to pray. While Catholic churches are often

00:29designed in a European style, the building was built as a way to reflect the local culture.

00:34This idea came after a visit from an American bishop who suggested that the church should be a

00:39welcoming place for the local community. The church features Thai elements including a

00:44steep pitched roof and intricate woven carvings that mimic the look of traditional Thai temples.

00:49The outside of the church looks just like a traditional Thai temple, but inside,

00:54Thai patterns and Christian symbols are combined in a peaceful and beautiful way.

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