Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, Tha Rae | Sakon Nakhon

In 1881, Father John Baptist Prodom and Father Xavier Gego, priests of the Paris Missionary Society, who had been commissioned by Bishop Louis Vey to spread Christianity in northeastern Thailand, arrived in Ubon Ratchathani and founded a Christian community in Bung Ka Thaew. In June 1883

Father Prodom and Father Rondel first traveled from Ubon Ratchathani to Nakhon Phanom to explore the routes, the situation, and the lives of the villagers in order to plan future mission projects. After spending some time in the area, including Nong Khai and Vientiane, the two priests returned to Ubon Ratchathani. Following the Easter celebrations in April 1884

Father Prodom, Father Gego and Teacher Than, a Vietnamese seminarian, travelled from Ubon Ratchathani back to Nakhon Phanom and founded a Christian community there.

This parish is located in Thailand's largest Catholic village. The Archangel Michael Cathedral has the beautiful shape of a ship, a design that symbolizes the migration and settlement of Christians in the village. It is an absolute must-see in Tha Rae.

Address: Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, Tha Rae Subdistrict, Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province

Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T7rLbFYi58prvvoP6

Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.