Saint John the Baptist Parish Church (Liliw)
Roman Catholic church in Laguna, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng Parokya ng San Juan Bautista), also known as Liliw Church or Lilio Church, is one of the Roman Catholic churches in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines. Its feast is celebrated every August 29 known as the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. The church is known for its red bricked façade and baroque style architecture.
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Liliw Church | |
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St. John the Baptist Parish Church | |
14°07′47″N 121°26′09″E | |
Location | Liliw, Laguna |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 1578 |
Founder(s) | Venerable Juan de Plasencia |
Dedication | St. John the Baptist |
Relics held | A 1st Class Relic of St. Bonaventure stored at Capilla de San Buenaventura |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 1643 |
Completed | 1646 |
Specifications | |
Materials | Adobe, clay bricks |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Manila |
Diocese | San Pablo |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | none |
Priest(s) | Reynaldo Hayag |
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