Holy Cross Parish | |
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Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz | |
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Location in Luzon | |
14°24′04″N120°51′25″E / 14.401245°N 120.856985°E | |
Location | Tanza, Cavite [1] |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Churchmanship | Latin Rite |
History | |
Former name(s) | Holy Cross Parish |
Status | Active |
Founded | August 29, 1780 |
Dedication | |
Dedicated | May 3, 1980 |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Marked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Earthquake Baroque |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | None |
Materials | Bricks and Tuff stone |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
Diocese | Diocese of Imus [2] |
Parish | Parish of Santa Cruz |
Clergy | |
Rector | Fr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza |
Vicar(s) | Fr. King Eleazer Peñaranda Fr. Sundeep Pulidindi |
Laity | |
Reader(s) | Lectors and Commentators Guild |
Youth ministry coordinator | Parish Youth Ministry |
Servers' guild | Ministry of Altar Servers |
The Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz, commonly known as Holy Cross Parish or the Parish of Santa Cruz, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The shrine is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus. The patron saint of the town is Augustine of Hippo commonly known as "Tata Usteng". [3] The Holy Cross serves as the titular patron. The town patronal feast is celebrated annually every August 28. [4]
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The parish was declared a structure of historical significance with the placing of a historical marker by then National Historical Institute of the Philippines on May 3, 1980. As a historical church, the provincial government of Cavite considers the parish as part of the "faith tourism" during the Holy Week. [5]
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Vicar Forane: Virgilio Mendoza