Candon Church

Candon Church
Saint John of Sahagun Parish Church
Parokya ni San Juan de Sahagun (Filipino)
Church facade in 2014
Candon Church is located in Luzon
Candon Church
Candon Church
Location in Luzon
Candon Church is located in Philippines
Candon Church
Candon Church
Location in the Philippines
17°11′36″N 120°26′57″E / 17.19325°N 120.44930°E / 17.19325; 120.44930
LocationCandon, Ilocos Sur
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
Founded1591
Founder(s)Augustinians
DedicationSaint John of Sahagun
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleEarthquake Baroque
Specifications
Number of towers1
Administration
ProvinceEcclesiastical Province of Nueva Segovia
ArchdioceseNueva Segovia
Clergy
ArchbishopMarlo Mendoza Peralta

Saint John of Sahagun Parish Church, commonly known as Candon Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. Constructed with an Earthquake Baroque design, the church's four-storey octagonal bell tower has an alternating open and blind apertures, a balustrade and is topped by a campanile (bell tower).

History

National historical marker unveiled in 2016

In 1591, the Augustinians accepted Candon as a house while Father Pedro Bravo, OSA initiated building one of the early churches in 1695. It was severely damaged in the 1707 earthquake that struck the country, but was rebuilt under the supervision of Father Jose Carbonel, OSA until 1710, and Father Diego del Castillo, OSA until 1713.[1]

Features

One of the highlights of this church are the two painting on canvas almost 150 feet (46 m) long, representing the 20 Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. It is said to be the longest religious painting in the Philippines. Father Vincente Avila, his cousin Mel Andino (an arts teacher), and Andino's student Redentor Castillo initiated the painting project; the painting was unveiled in December 2007.[2]

References

  1. ^ Layug, Benjamin (2007). A tourist guide to notable Philippine Churches. Quezon City: New Day Publication.
  2. ^ Tuazon, Gloria A. (December 10, 2007). "Art and advent in Candon, Ilocos Sur". Northern Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.