Iriga Church

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Iriga Church
Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church
San Antonio de Padua Church Iriga (Rizal Street, iriga, Camarines Sur; 04-16-2023).jpg
Church facade in 2023
Iriga Church
13°25′12.148″N123°24′45.338″E / 13.42004111°N 123.41259389°E / 13.42004111; 123.41259389
Location Iriga, Camarines Sur
Country Philippines
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Status Parish church
Founded1585;439 years ago (1585)
Dedication Saint Anthony of Padua
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Historical Landmark
Designated1939
Architectural type Church building
Administration
Archdiocese Caceres

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. The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841. The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards. [1] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared it a national landmark in 1939. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Church of Iriga". National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures. National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.PD-icon.svg One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  2. 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.