Molo Church

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Molo Church
Santa Ana Parish of Molo
  • Parokya ni Santa Ana ng Molo (
    Style
Gothic-Renaissance
Groundbreaking1831; 193 years ago (1831)
Completed1888; 136 years ago (1888)
Specifications
Length82.1 m (269 ft)[1]
Width28.7 m (94 ft)[1]
Width across transepts48.6 m (159 ft)[1]
Other dimensionsFaçade facing southwest
Number of domes1
Number of towers2
MaterialsCoral, Limestone
Administration
ArchdioceseJaro
DeanerySaint Paul
ParishSaint Anne
Clergy
Priest(s)Very Rev. Msgr. Jose Marie Amado S. Delgado., P.C.
National Historical Landmarks
RegionWestern Visayas
Legal BasisResolution No. 4, s. 1993
Marker Date1992

The Santa Ana Parish Church, commonly known as Molo Church, is a

National Historical Institute
declared it a national landmark in 1992.

History

Church NHI historical marker

Molo Church was constructed in 1831 under Fray Pablo Montaño.[2] Originally made of tabique pampango with a chalk roof. Plans for a concrete structure were drawn up in 1866, approved by Bishop Mariano Cuartero in 1869, and completed in 1888 by Fray Agapito Buenaflor under Don Jose Manuel Locsin's supervision. In honor of Saint Anne, the church is known as a feminist church because of its two rows of sixteen female saints on both sides of the altar.[3]

Molo Church was visited by Dr. Jose Rizal on August 4, 1886, because of its biblical paintings, which can no longer be seen in the church.[3]

It served as an evacuation center for civilians during World War II. The church was damaged and one tower was destroyed on March 18, 1945, during the liberation of the Philippines from Japan. The church was later repaired by Rev. Manuel Alba with the help of the congregation.[4]

The church was declared a national landmark by the National Historical Institute in 1992 through the representation of Sir Knight Rex S. Salvilla. It is the only Gothic church in the country outside of Metro Manila.[4]

Architecture

The façade of the church is made of rough stone that highlights the

Saint Genevieve, Saint Isabelle, Saint Felicity, Saint Agnes, Saint Monica, Saint Magdalene, Saint Juliana, Saint Lucy, Saint Rose, Saint Teresa, Saint Clare, Saint Cecilia, Saint Margaret, and Saint Martha.[5]

The church has four wooden side altars and a single

Holy Trinity.[4][5]

Gallery

  • View of the church from the Molo Plaza
    View of the church from the Molo Plaza
  • The church at night in January 2023
    The church at night in January 2023
  • Convent of Molo beside the church
    Convent of Molo beside the church
  • Dome interior
    Dome interior
  • The Ten Commandments in Hiligaynon language
    The Ten Commandments in Hiligaynon language
  • Side view of the church
    Side view of the church
  • A sculpture of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, one of the sixteen female saints inside the church
    A sculpture of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, one of the sixteen female saints inside the church
  • Northwest façade
    Northwest façade
  • Interior facing northwest
    Interior facing northwest
  • Another historical marker
    Another historical marker
  • High altar and reredos
    High altar and reredos

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Measured using Google Earth.
  2. ^ "MyGuide.ph, Author at MyGuide.ph". MyGuide.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  3. ^ a b ExploreIloilo.com. "Molo Church: A feminist church in the Philippines". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Molo Church: Historical and Religious legacy of Molo". Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) - Philippines. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Molo Church". Guide to the Philippines. Retrieved July 10, 2022.

External links

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