Church of the Holy Name of Jesus (Gereja Nama Kudus Yesus/耶稣圣名堂/இயேசுவின் புனித பெயர் தேவ

Very nicely maintained place. Good energy and a lot flowers.

A very well preserved and restored church. 1854. This is a historical landmark which is still very much active and relevant to the local community. Very humble but at the same time grand interior. The energy is soothing and peaceful. Beautiful church.

Heritage church since 1854. Gate is always opened to welcome you.

Have a rest here, peaceful.

Beautiful church and garden! Feel serenity when visiting.

The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus is a colonial-style church in Balik Pulau. This Balik Pulau Church was built in 1854, making it one of the older churches in Penang. However, the beginning of this church can be traced even earlier, to 1845, when the first parish priest, Reverent Fr. Ducotey held the inaugural Eucharist at a then attap hut.

The nave of the present church was built between 1871 and 1881 during the time of Reverend Fathers J. Lo, Kremel and Galmel, where were instrumental in founding the St George's and Sacred Heart schools in Balik Pulau.

Renovations and extensions continued to be added to the church throughout the 19th and 20th century. In 1881, Reverend Fr. Page added the sanctuary and two wings. The beautiful stained-glass windows were added by him. They were made in Belgium according to his own designs. In 1917, the bell tower was added, and a tenor bell was commissioned from the famous bell foundry of La Savoyarde in Annecy, France.

The latest round of restoration work was carried out under the supervision of Reverend Father Peter Shyu, who took over the parish in July 1999. Restoration committee was formed on Christmas 2000, and the project included repairs to cracks and broken stained-glass windows. The project was completed on March 2003, in time for the church to celebrate its 150th birthday, which it did in style, on January 2004.

Sunset mass was extre.ely good & response of the rosary indeed very good response

Very beautiful place.

Very old Church in Penang. Very localized. Even u can find Chinese text on skinny glass. Very rare to see that in Malaysia.

The only church at Balik Pulau. My class at school since I was 8 years old just beside front left building and it was 39 years ago!

This historical church are well preserved, very beautiful place.

Its a wonderful place to visit nice garden can feel the spiritual experience

Nice big field if you decide to have camps here!

The place very nice ,a very good place to sleep every day

#Saturday Evening English Speaking Mass.
#Sunday Morning Mandarin Speaking Mass.
All are welcome.

Nice place for worshipping. It's at Balik Pulau.

One of the earliest Catholic church in Penang.

A pristine place of worship.

Wonderful and beautiful

Beautiful place.