Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, commonly known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Ilagan.

Gamu Church
Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church
Church facade in 2013
Gamu Church is located in Luzon
Gamu Church
Gamu Church
Location in Luzon
Gamu Church is located in Philippines
Gamu Church
Gamu Church
Location in the Philippines
17°2′49″N 121°49′57″E / 17.04694°N 121.83250°E / 17.04694; 121.83250
LocationGamu, Isabela
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationRose of Lima
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasure
Designated2019
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque
Completed18th century
Administration
DioceseIlagan

The church was constructed around 1750 by Martin Fernández, a priest who also made the town planning for Gamu.[1] The Baroque-styled church's distinct feature is its facade's pointed towers. The church has a life-size image of the Peruvian nun Rose of Lima, the patron saint of embroidery, gardening, and cultivation of blooming flowers.[2]

The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church as a national cultural property in 2019.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Sta. Rosa de Lima in Gamu, Isabela, needs help". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "7 Churches to Visit in Cagayan Valley During Holy Week". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "NATIONAL MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2019" (PDF). nationalmuseum.gov.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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