The Church of Padre Pio of San Pedro, Tanauan, Batangas:
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The Church of Padre Pio of San Pedro, Tanauan, Batangas:
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The Church of Dimiao:
The Church of Loboc:
About the Church:
The Church was built in 1622 by Father de Torres. In 1638 it was destrtoyed by a fire and rebuilt in 1734. On October 15, 2013, around 8am, a 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocked Bohol and the Loboc Church Collapsed.
The Earthquake of 2013:
My Visit to the Church:
In 2008 i had the Privilege and Honor to see the Loboc Church with my very eyes. The Church stood proudly beside the Loboc River, its reflection mirrored in the waters of the River. I would have not imagined that my first time to see her in her glory would be the last. The morning Earthquake of October 15,2013 virtually destroyed the Church, sending its once glorious facade crashing to the grounds, its walls weakened and its foundations shaken. I hope and pray that from the rubble, she would once again rise with her glory restored and take her rightful place among the Great Old Heritage Churches of the Country.
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The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery and Chapel:
About the Cemetery and Chapel:
The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery was built in 1845 by the Franciscans under Father Vicente Velloc. It was built alongside the rebuilding and expansion of the Saint Bartholomew Parish Church and Convent. It was in the Cemetery where the Leaders of the Katipunan held their meetings in 1896.
My Visit to the Cemetery:
The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is one of its kind in the Philippines, and it was only recently i noticed how beautiful this Cemetery is. The first few times i visited this Cemetery were several moons ago and in those Visits i never noticed how this Church is similar to the Saint Bartholomew Parish Church. The Blue and White Floor tiles were the same as the ones in the Parish Church. This i NEVER noticed before. The Cemetery grounds and the Cemetery itself are very well maintained. Just fitting for one of Laguna’s Crown Jewels.
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Saint Peter’s Church at Chong Khnies, Cambodia:
About the Church:
Saint Peter’s Church is also known as the Karaoke Church because it was formerly a Karaoke Parlor. It is located 18km South of Siem Reap. It tends primarily to the landless Vietnamese Immigrants of Chong Khnies inTonle Sap Lake.
My Visit to the Church:
Seeing this Church was one of the Highlights of our Cambodia Tour. My first time to see a Floating Church. We did not get to see the inside though, but there is still another next time.
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The Church of Rizal:
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The Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Chapel:
About the Chapel:
In 1759 a painting on canvas of the The Nuestra Señora de la Porteria was brought to Majayjay from Madrid, Spain by the Franciscan Missionaries. The Municipal Captain of Majayjay petitioned for the construction of a Chapel or Ermita to house the Miraculous Image. The Chapel was named in honor of The Nuestra Señora de la Porteria.
InApril 21,1760 the Image was enshrined in its altar by four priests. The Curator decreed that a mass be held every thursday and ever since many have become recipients of the Miraculous Lady.
My Visit to the Chapel:
Despite having visited Majayjay several times, i never noticed this small chapel. It was by accident that i got to see this chapel. We were already leaving Majayjay when i saw a beautiful view of the church and when i got down the Chapel greeted me.
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