Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church, commonly known as Milaor Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Milaor, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Libmanan.
Milaor Church | |
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Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church | |
Location in Luzon | |
13°35′46″N 123°10′38″E / 13.59611°N 123.17722°E | |
Location | Milaor, Camarines Sur |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedication | Joseph |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
Designated | 1939 |
Architectural type | Church building |
Completed | 1740 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Libmanan |
The Franciscans built the church and completed it in 1740.[1] A belfry was added in 1840.[2]
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church a national historical landmark in 1939.[3]
Gallery
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Church interior in 2023
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Church PHC historical marker installed in 1939
References
edit- ^ "St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Milaor, Camarines Sur)". Philippine Faith and Heritage Tours. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "The Leaning Tower of Milaor". Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Church of Milaor | Registry". Retrieved March 23, 2024.
External links
edit- Media related to Milaor Church at Wikimedia Commons
- Milaor Church on Facebook