It was perfect timing. Although my intention was just to take few snaps of the place, the mass was just about to start so I decided to attend the mass instead. What amazed me most in this church is the painted ceiling of flowers, angels and various images of the Virgin Mary. It felt rustic and modern at the same time.The stone marker at the front of the church reads, "The early church dedicated to Nuestra Senora De Pena de Francia was built about 1711 through the generosity of the Rev. Miguel de Covarrubias as a vow-offering for blessings he received in his youth. The present church was built about 1750 by Bishop Isidoro de Arevalo and repaired and improved in 1876-1877 by Bishop Francisco Gainza. The Image was solemnly crowned by the Rt. Rev. Guillermo Piani on September 20, 1924."
Because of the on-going mass, I was not able to take some shots of the ceilings and the altar. But I was able to roam around the church's vicinity including the cemetery at the back of the church. Here are some pics:
Naga's Metropolitan Cathedral in my next post.
doesn't look like a church. parang malaking mansion lang.
ReplyDeletePansin ko lang ang gaganda talaga ng mga designs ng churches... or kasi fascinated lang ako sa mga spanish designs na infrasturctures... hehehehehhe
ReplyDeletegaling talaga kuya. parang isang building lang sa Spain. at tama si GB parang mansion. hehe
ReplyDeleteoohh, I visited this place too last 2008. Yan din ba (?) yung may colorful dome?
ReplyDeleteI remember the same thing happened to me before at the Carmel Mission. I was only there to photograph the place but the mass was starting so we ended up hearing the mass.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I have to agree with kuya Gill. It looks more like a mansion during the Spanish times. ^^
ReplyDeleteNope ate chyng, if my memory serves me right. This is not the church that has a dome. You're referring to the Basilica.
ganda talaga ng mga simbahan natin
ReplyDeleteparang bago na luma yung chucrch. anu ba sinasabi ko, I know it's old but renovated---in agood way. meron kasing ang gara ng kinalabasan after ng renovation e.
ReplyDeleteuwa gamit mo dito? maganda tong simbahan na to. not the usual na pahaba. nung pumunta kami diyan umulan nga lang.
ReplyDeleteThe church looked so beautiful. The architectural designs on the building is so unique for a church. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about old churches that is both grand and mysterious. Cool shots.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about old churches that is both grand and mysterious. Cool shots.
ReplyDeleteBy not taking photos,you really showed respect for the Holy Mass. Unlike here at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NY, tourists go in & out during a mass taking snapshots!
ReplyDeleteI agree with some of the comments especially that it doesn't look like a church. I am looking forward to the Tiwi related post and halo halo feature. I hope you will do.
ReplyDeleteHi Norman! It looks to be a lovely place!! Great shota!!
ReplyDeleteBlogtrotter Two has arrived in Sardinia, a true hidden gem in Mediterranean waters! Enjoy the views and have a great week ahead!!
parang ang gandang simbahan naman ata niyan..pede bang maggroup study dyan hehe
ReplyDeleteAng dami palang magagandang churches sa Naga. Sarap dyan mag Bisita Iglesia. Ang haba kasi ng ride eh, masakit sa pwet.
ReplyDeletekakaiba nga sya. amazing old style
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