I'm a little late for Monochrome Weekly, but the saying goes better late than never right? So here it is, one of the oldest churches in Bohol, Philippines, The Panglao Church or the Saint Augustine Church.
According to history Rev. Fr. Valentin Utande started building the church in 1894 until 1897 but was put to stop because of his transfer to other Parish. In1898 the construction was continued by 2 Spanish Priests but was abandoned when the Filipino-Spanish revolution begun.
In 1912 through the help of church leaders, reidents of Panglao with Rev. Fr. Emiliano Veloso as Parish Priest the construction has continued and in 1924 even the church was still unfinished an inuaguration was held on August 31, 1924.
Saint Augustine Church is located on the southwestern side of Panglao Island just 18 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, Bohol's Capital City.
~This my second on Structure and Architecture series.~
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According to history Rev. Fr. Valentin Utande started building the church in 1894 until 1897 but was put to stop because of his transfer to other Parish. In1898 the construction was continued by 2 Spanish Priests but was abandoned when the Filipino-Spanish revolution begun.
In 1912 through the help of church leaders, reidents of Panglao with Rev. Fr. Emiliano Veloso as Parish Priest the construction has continued and in 1924 even the church was still unfinished an inuaguration was held on August 31, 1924.
Saint Augustine Church is located on the southwestern side of Panglao Island just 18 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, Bohol's Capital City.
~This my second on Structure and Architecture series.~
Click for more Stunning Weekly Monochromes
nice photo...
ReplyDeleteJan, that is very interesting info. It took 30 years for this church to finish. The architecture is brilliant! Late your entry maybe but it is justified by the excellent quality of the photo.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the season.
Jan thanks for the historical background. I love old churches, it is rich with memories and stories. I will go and visit the Panglao Church soon. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteAs the saying goes "it's better late than later"!
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Glad you made it. Good image of a fine old church. I like the way you framed it too.
ReplyDeleteHuli man daw , aabot pa rin hehehe.
ReplyDeleteGreat mono in B& W. Kakaiba talaga ang architecture ng mga churches sa atin sa Pinas.
Thanks for the info sis. Yan ang maganda sa photography, nakakakita ka na ng mgagandang pictures like this and may nababasa ka pang history.
Ako nga late din sa pagcomment ahahahaha. Duty kasi ako, last night ko na ngayon then 4 days off na. Break time ko lang at sumilip talaga ako hahaha.