Church marks 150th anniv. of visit by hidden Christians

File photo taken July 2014 shows Oura Tenshudo Church, Japan's oldest existing Christian church, in the southwestern city of Nagasaki. It marked the 150th anniversary on March 17, 2015, of a visit made to it by a group of hidden Christians to tell a French priest that they shared his faith. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masaru Matsuo, a descendant of hidden Christians, visits Oura Tenshudo Church, Japan's oldest existing Christian church, in the southwestern city of Nagasaki, on March 17, 2015. His ancestors visited the church 150 years ago to tell a French priest that they shared his faith. He said he is proud of his ancestors for keeping their faith despite persecution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo