During the Muslim raids, the church was used as a fort. It was also used by the townspeople as an evacuation center during the Japanese occupation. However on January 29, 1943, the church was set on fire. IN 1948, an earthquake hit
Aug 22, 2008
SAN JOAQUIN CHURCH
SAN JOAQUIN CHURCH: Built in 1869, San Joaquin Church is one of the most impressive works of art in terms of architectural design. Skilled masons, famous sculptors, celebrated painters and craftsmen from the Spain and Mexico were employed to translate the brilliant ideas of Fr. Tomas Santaren, the master architect. The pediment of the church reveals a landscape of palm trees with an army of horsemen and foot soldiers led by St. James, the moor slayer. This dynamic carving commemorates the victory of the Spanish over the Morccan forces at the Battle of Tetuan in 1859 in North Africa. Behind the appearance of this impressive masterpiece is a story of suffering. Forced labor was employed in the building and gathering of materials.
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What I really marvel about Iloilo's Baroque churches are the intricate design of its interiors.
There is also a church that feature male saints and in another female saints. There's a world heritage site church and a church dedicated to Our Lady of Candles.
Indeed the Ilonggos will take pride of their heritage for many years hence because of this unique cultural treasures.
BTW, I miss hanging out in your blog REDLAN!
BTW, di ba sa San Joaquin may horse fighting dira every fiesta? I used to go there eh...same with the towns of Miag-ao, Oton and Guimbal where my relatives live.
Thanks Mojo, Ilonggo ka rin!
Carabao fighting yung sa san joaquin. Swerte m naka witness ka. Ay, may horse fighting rin pala.
daw saku lagaw ta haw... hehehe! panay has really nice churches... we don't have to go to museum to appreciate art. lantawa lang ang kada simbahan sa pilipinas kag mabal-an mo that they are really, really beautiful inside and out.
You are right @ IfoundMe. Mas damu di makita nga historical churches. Lagaw lingaw linga sang utok. di ba mu na advise mo>? hehehe
Beautiful.
yeah @ carole.
Proud of our city Red, wala kapareho.... =D
oo nga pepz. galing nabahaan. hay.
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