(for more info please visit: Visita Iglesia)
Location: Tigbuan, IloiloFeast Day: May 5
History: It was built in 1578 whehn Fr. Pedro Chirino was the parish priest and reconstructed during Fr. Fernando Comporendondo’s time. In the 1750’s this church is said to be the favorite destination of Spanish pilgrimage. It is made of sandstone and is built strongly to withstand the earthquake of the second quarter of 18th century. The old convent was destroyed in 1984.
How to get there: Jeepney ride from Miag-ao, Iloilo (visitors are suggested to go from start their church (in this part of Iloilo) from San Joaquin, down)
For more information regarding this church and other churches in Iloilo, please visit: www.visita-iglesia.com
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