Unfortunately, in 1775, two earthquakes and a fire totally destroyed the church built by Schall. Emperor Qian Long donated 20,000ounces of silver to have it rebuilt.

• 可惜汤若望经手起建的大堂，经过再次地震，损坏不小，1775年，又遭火灾，完全焚毁，后乾隆帝又赐银万两，始再修复。