Sta. Monica Parish (Pavia, Iloilo)
July 8, 2009 by chucha
Filed under Central Iloilo, Churches
This Romanesque-Byzantine church is the only red stone in the region and was dedicated to Sta. Monica whose relics can be found inside and exposed for the kissing of the faithful during her feast day on the 4th day of May each year. Read more
Parish of St. Catherine of Alexandria (Leon, Iloilo)
July 8, 2009 by chucha
Filed under Churches, Western Iloilo
the catholic church of leon, iloilo
According to MRF Julean Martin in his Archivo Historico Hispano, the Leon Roman Catholic Church is the biggest stone edifice in the whole Panay. The Renaissance-Romanesque style church stands proudly in the heart of the town, fronting the plaza. Read more
Parish of St. Jerome (Dueñas, Iloilo)
May 30, 2009 by chucha
Filed under Churches, Eastern Iloilo
The parish was formerly called Laglag. Basically, the church has the same structure as the Lambunao and Calinog churches if not for the dome which has a Romanesque influence. On the other hand, the massiveness of the façade and the bell towers suggests a Baroque influence. Read more
