St. Peter and Paul Parish Church
The most imposing historical structure in Bantayan is the over-a-century old Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church. Located at the heart of the town, just across the town plaza, the church is made of coral stones put together by a mixture of tree sap and limestone.
The church which was finished in 1863 is the seat of the first and, therefore, oldest parish in Visayas and Mindanao which was founded on June 11, 1580 as the Convento de la Asuncion de Nuestra Senora which was at the time was under the direct supervision of the Diocese of Manila.
With its skillfully crafted architecture and well-preserved antiquity, the church is not just a hub of spiritual activities but is a tourist "must-see" destination as well.
The most imposing historical structure in Bantayan is the over-a-century old Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church. Located at the heart of the town, just across the town plaza, the church is made of coral stones put together by a mixture of tree sap and limestone.
The church which was finished in 1863 is the seat of the first and, therefore, oldest parish in Visayas and Mindanao which was founded on June 11, 1580 as the Convento de la Asuncion de Nuestra Senora which was at the time was under the direct supervision of the Diocese of Manila.
With its skillfully crafted architecture and well-preserved antiquity, the church is not just a hub of spiritual activities but is a tourist "must-see" destination as well.
Locals said the church was
destroyed by Muslims in the 1600s, and was eventually reconstructed.
Others, meanwhile, claim that parishioners here are exempted from the “no-meat” rule every Good Friday as they celebrate “victory over great hardship,” whatever that is.
Whether the story is true or not, this church is worth a visit.
Others, meanwhile, claim that parishioners here are exempted from the “no-meat” rule every Good Friday as they celebrate “victory over great hardship,” whatever that is.
Whether the story is true or not, this church is worth a visit.