The Portuguese built Holy Rosary Church, an old Bangkok church, in 1786 with a land grant from King Rama I, four years after Bangkok was established as the capital. it is located on the Bangkok bank. It was the Portuguese descendants of the early traders in Ayutthaya who founded this church. Originally based in Santa Cruz Church in Kudi Jeen Thonburi, the Portuguese felt the need for a separate church after the entry of the French clergy.

 

The Thai name for this Catholic church was originally Kalawario, a Thai transliteration of Calvary, the mount on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The name was later changed to Kalawar.

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Location:      Holy Rosary Chruch, 987 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, BKK

Contact:       Tel. 02-266-4849, 02-236-2727

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