Gamu Church

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Gamu Church
Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church
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Church facade in 2013
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Gamu Church
Location in Luzon
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Gamu Church
Location in the Philippines
17°2′49″N121°49′57″E / 17.04694°N 121.83250°E / 17.04694; 121.83250
Location Gamu, Isabela
Country Philippines
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Status Parish church
Dedication Rose of Lima
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasure
Designated2019
Architectural type Church building
Style Baroque
Completed18th century
Administration
Diocese Ilagan

Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, commonly known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Ilagan.

The church was constructed around 1750 by Martin Fernández, a priest who also made the town planning for Gamu. [1] The Baroque-styled church's distinct feature is its facade's pointed towers. The church has a life-size image of the Peruvian nun Rose of Lima, the patron saint of embroidery, gardening, and cultivation of blooming flowers. [2]

The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church as a national cultural property in 2019. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Sta. Rosa de Lima in Gamu, Isabela, needs help". Philippine Daily Inquirer . May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ "7 Churches to Visit in Cagayan Valley During Holy Week". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "NATIONAL MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2019" (PDF). nationalmuseum.gov.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2024.


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