Introduction
St. Margaret's Church is a Catholic church in Hong Kong, the first church in the East named St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Located at 2A Broadwood Road, Happy Valley, Wanchai District, Hong Kong Island, it was established by the "Pontifical Foreign Mission Church". It was laid by Father Zhai Bolu on February 3, 1923, and was consecrated on January 25, 1925. It was opened on January 25, 1949. Upgraded to parish on 25th. The church is now classified as a Grade 1 historical building.
Overview
hover background1. Statue of St. Peter
St. Peter is holding a book in one hand and keys in the other, signifying the promise made by Jesus in authorizing his role in leading believers into the Kingdom of God.
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hover background2. Statue of St. Paul
St. Paul is holding a sword in one hand and a book in the other, pointing to his spreading of the Gospel and also died under the sword for it.
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hover background3. A pair of angel lamps on the corner of the church
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hover background5. Memorial Pavilion
Expressing the thoughts and send prayers to the church members and the deceased priests in the parish.
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hover background6. Confession Room
The two newly-designed confessional provides an individual space for sinners to reconcile to God.
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hover background7. Bench and Kneeling Stool
Although it was refurbished in 2015 and changed its color, it is still the best.
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hover background8. Main Altar
A cross with an image of Jesus is hung in the center; and a portrait of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret. The background in the painting has a path of sanctification, representing path from chaos and darkness to light.
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hover background9. Altar of St. Joseph
On the wall is a portrait of St. Joseph holding baby Jesus.
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hover background10. Altar of Our Lady
Wall hanging Our Lady Help of Christians portrait.The parish applied to the Vatican. It is a "first-class holy relic", and it is indeed a treasure of the parish.
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hover background11. Statue of St. Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher, teacher and worker of miracles in his own day.
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hover background12. Statue of St. Teresa of Lisieux
St. Teresa's spirituality is of doing the ordinary, with extraordinary love. She loved flowers and saw herself as the 'Little flower of Jesus'.
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hover background13. Original Baptismal Font
The original “octagonal” holy water basin with marble columns was replaced in 2015.The old one is still placed at the right door near the Altar of Our Lady.
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hover background14. The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes was revamped in 2015 with flowing water and greenery to evoke a sentiment of holy respect and peace. It provides worshippers a retreat from the busy streets to pray for the motherly intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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