San Roque Parish Church | |
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Saint Roch Parish Church | |
![]() Church facade in 2013 | |
Location in Luzon | |
13°52′59″N120°54′48″E / 13.882932°N 120.913270°E | |
Location | Illustre Avenue, Poblacion Lemery, Batangas |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish |
Founded | 1866 |
Founder(s) | Augustinians |
Dedication | Saint Roch |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Neo-classic |
Completed | 1887 |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Lipa |
Clergy | |
Priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Joseph Rodem Ramos |
Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Romeo T. Barrion |
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The church underwent renovations in 2013, remodeling the post-war facade. The renovation included a new altar mayor, new side altars and the addition of new paintings to enhance the church's interior
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