독립운동: 겹쳐진 시선 The Independence Movement: Layered Gazes
천도교 중앙대교당
이 건물은 1918년에 손병희 선생이 건립을 발의하고 1921년에 완공된 천도교 중앙대교당으로, 교인들의 성금을 통한 건립 자금 일부가 1919년 3·1운동의 독립운동 자금으로 활용된 중요한 역사적 공간입니다
Central Temple of Cheondogyo
The Central Temple of Cheondogyo was initiated by Son Byeong-hui, the third leader of Cheondogyo, in 1918 and completed in 1921. Cheondogyo is a Korean indigenous religion rooted in Donghak, which emphasized equality, peace, and national autonomy. This temple holds historical significance not only as the central place of worship for Cheondogyo followers but also because part of the construction fund—raised through donations from members—was secretly used to support the March 1st Independence Movement in 1919. As such, the temple stands as both a spiritual and political landmark in Korea’s fight against Japanese colonial rule.
