Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church, commonly known as Mangatarem Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Mangatarem in Pangasinan, the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Alaminos. It was first established as a visita of San Carlos and became an independent parish in 1835. The Dominicans accepted the administration of Mangatarem in 1837.[1][better source needed]
| Mangatarem Church | |
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| Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church | |
 Church façade in 2013 | |
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| 15°47′19″N 120°17′41″E / 15.78852°N 120.29476°E | |
| Location | Mangatarem, Pangasinan |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Raymond of Peñafort |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Early Renaissance |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Lingayen-Dagupan |
| Diocese | Alaminos |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Most Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, DD |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP, DD |
History
editFather Joaquin Perez built a wooden church and brick convent from 1835 to 1844 but both were burned in 1862. The foundations of the present church was laid down by Father Manuel Alvarez del Manzano. It was continued by Father Suarez until 1875. Father Vicente Iztequi finished the church and constructed the present convent from 1875 to 1886.[2]
Architectural features
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The church reflects an Early Renaissance architectural style. It has a simple facade with low pediment. The upper and lower levels are separated by dentil-like elements. Niches, windows, and the doorway relieve the monotony of the simple facade.[2]
Gallery
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Church outer walls, dome, and clerestories -
Facade detail -
Church interior from the chancel -
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References
edit- ^ "All Churches in Pangasinan". Retrieved December 23, 2014.
- ^ a b Alarcon, Norma (2008). Philippine architecture during the pre-Spanish and Spanish periods. UST Publishing House.
External links
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Media related to Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church (Mangatarem, Pangasinan) at Wikimedia Commons- Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church on Facebook
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