Iriga Church
| Iriga Church | |
|---|---|
| Parroquia y Santuario Archidiocesano de San Antonio de Padua | |
| Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church | |
| Church facade in 2025
Church facade in 2025
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| 13°25′12″N 123°24′45″E / 13.42000°N 123.41250°E | |
| Location | Iriga, Camarines Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1585 |
| Dedication | Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Designated | 1939 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Caceres |
The Parroquia y Santuario Archidiocesano de San Antonio de Padua, commonly known as Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church and Iriga Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Iriga, Camarines Sur. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Caceres.
The first church was burned in 1585. The second church was damaged by a typhoon and destroyed by fire. The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841. The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared it a national landmark in 1939.[1]
References
- Back to citation 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.
External links
- Media related to Iriga Church at Wikimedia Commons
- Iriga Church on Facebook