Iriga Church
Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church
Church facade in 2023
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13°25′12.148″N 123°24′45.338″E / 13.42004111°N 123.41259389°E / 13.42004111; 123.41259389
LocationIriga, Camarines Sur
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
Founded1585; 439 years ago (1585)
DedicationSaint Anthony of Padua
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Historical Landmark
Designated1939
Architectural typeChurch building
Administration
ArchdioceseCaceres

Iriga Church, also known as Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Iriga, Camarines Sur. The first church was burned in 1585. The second church was damaged by a typhoon and destroyed by fire.[1] The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841.[2] The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards.[3]

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared it a national landmark in 1939.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "Parade cum dancefest: Iriga's red-letter day". Lifestyle.INQ. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ^ Layug, Benjamin Locsin (2007). A Tourist Guide to Notable Philippine Churches. New Day Publishers. ISBN 978-971-10-1168-0.
  3. ^ "Visit CamSur | Camarines Sur's Official Tourism Website". visitcamsur.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ Historical Markers: Regions V-XII. Republic of the Philippines, Department of Education, Culture and Sports, National Historical Institute. 1993. ISBN 978-971-538-069-0.

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cáceres
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