This distinctive church was built in 1888 AD and is one of the few churches built entirely of granite including all walls, columns and twin towers. It is also one of the largest churches in China. It is also known as the Stone House among the locals. The Catholic Church in the city of Quanzhou, located in the heart of the old city near the river, and the church receives daily, except for Monday, large numbers of locals and tourists from all over the world due to its religious and architectural importance .