San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Larena/ The Church of Larena (Larena, Siquijor)

The Church of Larena:

San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church

About the Church: This church is “formerly known as Cano-an. Erected a parish on 14 June 1836 with the advocacy of San Vicente Ferrer, and formerly named Canoan was once part of the Siquijor parish. Redondo (1886, 189) describes the church as made of tabique and having a nipa roof, the convento was likewise thatched with nipa and made of wood. The Recollects remained until 1898 and left behind a church and convento both of which burnt and have been replaced by modern constructions” (Panublion Heritage Site)

Other Blog/ Websites to Visit:  Siquijor: Larena Church Post of Lantaw.com, Pueblo Philippines

Other Pictures of the Church:

San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church

The Old Bell Tower of the Church

The Altar Mayor

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Enrique Villanueva/ The Church of Enrique Villanueva (Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor)

The Church of Enrique Villanueva:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church

Other Pictures of the Church:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church

Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Maria/ The Church of Maria (Maria, Siquijor)

The Church of Maria:

Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish Church / The Church of Maria

About the Church: The Church of Maria was erected as a Parish on October 18, 1880. It was a part of the Siquijor Parish. 

Other Blog Sites and Web Sites featuring the Church:  Pueblo Philippines, Pinoy Adventurista, Lakad Pilipinas

How to Get to the Church: The Tricycle is the Main type of Transport in Siquijor. There are Jeepneys but there are a few only. Negotiate the rate if it is only the Church of Maria you want to see. To go on an Island Tour prepare to fork out 900-1000 Pesos. You can also rent a Motorbike, these can be rented almost everywhere. Ask ther resort where you will be staying if they have any for rent.

Other Pictures of the Church:

Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish Church / The Church of Maria

Main Altar of the Church

Bell Tower

Saint Isidore the Labourer Parish Church/ Parokya ni San Isidro Labrador/ Simbahan ng Lazi/ The Church of Lazi (Lazi, Siquijor)

The Church of Lazi:

The Church of Lazi

 

Other Pictures of the Church:

Saint Augustine Parish Church/ The Church of San Juan/ Simbahan ng San Juan (San Juan, Siquijor)

Church of San Juan:

The Church of San Juan

About the Church: 

The Church of San Juan sits atop a Hill, and below it is the Capilay Spring. The Church was built in 1863.

Other Pictures of the Church:

 

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church/ The Church of Siquijor/ Simbahan ng Siquijor (Siquijor, Siquijor)

The Church of Siquijor:

The Church of Siquijor

About the Church:  

The Parish was established by Secular Priests under the Patronage of Saint Francis of Assisi on February 1,  1783. Transferred to the recollects in 1793. The present stone Church was started on 1795-1831 under Father Setten, a secular priest. Father Alonso de los Dolores administered the construction.

More Pictures of the Church:

The Church of Siquijor

Image of Saint Francis of Assisi

Grotto Outside the Church

Historical Marker