In the year 34 A.D., 3 disciples of Jesus Christ came to China, then a few years later the Virgin Mary appeared to the Emperor of China and the Emperor was converted to Catholicism. At that time, China is the First Catholic Nation. It was earlier than the Holy Roman Empire. Although the Pope remains in the Vatican, China has the most significant place in the Catholic World.
The Patriarchate of the Holy China was officially established on 10th May 2022, which is the first and only "Prince-Bishopric" in the Asian Region. In ancient times, the Prince-Bishop not only has the power in the Church but also the power of civil rule.
The current administrative regions of the Patriarchate of the Holy China are divided into 3 levels:
Capitale Sciiamchiamensis (香江京)
The Capital and the Largest City
Surrounding with Hong Kong Island District, Kowloon District and New Territorties District.
Province of Macaonensis (濠江行省)
Surrounding with Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island.
Province of Southern Canton (南粵行省)
Surrounding with Shenzhen City and Guangzhou City.
Province of Ilha Formosa (福爾摩沙行省)
Surrounding with Taiwan Island, Matsu Island and Kinmen Island.
Territorial Prelature of Goryeo and Nippon (高麗及東瀛自治監督區)
Surrounding with Korea and Japan Peninsula
Here is the list of the Patron Saints of the Patriarchate of the Holy China:
Our Lady of China
Our Lady of Fatima
St. Cyril and St. Methodius
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
St. Cyril of Alexandra
St. Josemaria Escriva
St. John Paul II
St. Pius X
Blessed Alvaro del Portillo
Blessed Carlo Acutis
The Patriarchal Anthem of the Holy China is the official state anthem of the Patriarchate of the Holy China, which is inspired by the "Hatikvah", the national anthem of Israel, composed by a Moldavian composer, Shumel Cohen.
This anthem was adopted on 14th March 2024 and it is played without lyrics as an instrumental piece.