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The exterior view of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
1/12The exterior view of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The front gate of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
2/12The front gate of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The sanctuary top and overhead cross of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
3/12The sanctuary top and overhead cross of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The interior of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
4/12The interior of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The pulpit and cross inside the chapel of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
5/12The pulpit and cross inside the chapel of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
Painted glass on the sanctuary windows inside the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
6/12Painted glass on the sanctuary windows inside the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The Ten Commandments displayed inside the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
7/12The Ten Commandments displayed inside the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
Stained-glass artwork inside the sanctuary of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
8/12Stained-glass artwork inside the sanctuary of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The windows of the sanctuary of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
9/12The windows of the sanctuary of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The service schedule of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
10/12The service schedule of the Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
The stone stele of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi, is designated as part of the province’s sixth batch of protected cultural relics.
11/12The stone stele of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi, is designated as part of the province’s sixth batch of protected cultural relics.
The cross standing in the church courtyard of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
12/12The cross standing in the church courtyard of Dongxinxiang Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi
CHURCH & SEMINARY

Photos of First Church in Xi'an-Dongxinxiang Church

By CCD EditorialDecember 5th, 2025
This photo collection offers a close look at Dongxinxiang Church—widely regarded as the first Christian church in Xi'an, Shaanxi. From its historic arched entrance and century-old sanctuary to its stained-glass windows, Ten Commandments plaques, and distinctive cross-topped roofline, the images highlight the enduring beauty and spiritual heritage of this landmark church in the heart of the ancient city.
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