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| the church was painted white then |
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| 1985 |
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| Salinas Town Fiesta October 6, 1914 - credit-D. Giongco |
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| one of Baroque churches in the Philippines |
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| the present facade of the church |
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| Parish priests of the Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary from 1845-1995 |
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| flickr |
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| photo by photo tuesday |
The Spanish had been the greatest power in the world during the late fifteenth to early seventeenth centuries. They, together with the Portuguese, ventured over vast stretches of ocean to reach new countries. Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines for Spain in 1521. The Baroque Churches of the Philippines reveal evidence of the Spanish colonial effort in the Philippines. Spain's government and church worked closely with the Church of Rome, Catholicism.
The Baroque churches of the Philippines had been designed similar to the Spanish churches in America. They had the appearance of a fortress. Spain sought to protect itself from the native peoples (who had killed Ferdinand Magellan) and from the Muslims in the south. The formidable appearance outside the Church buildings hide the remarkable beauty and spirituality inside. The Spanish faced another challenge constructing huge Churches in the Philippines; earthquakes. Situated in the same Circle of Fire as Japan, the Philippines suffers from catastrophic earthquakes. The Spanish church architects allowed for them by creating a strong buttress design. The prominent buttresses helped to protect the massive church buildings. Spanish culture and civilization played a major role in shaping culture in the Philippines during the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. The Baroque Churches of the Philippines stand as a testimony of that influence.Aside from the four churches designated as a World Heritage Site, the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has also designated twenty six Spanish-era churches for conservation and protection. They have been registered as National Cultural Treasures. They have been given priority status for their historical value as well as serving as the geographic representatives of regions throughout the nation:
NCCA: 26 ADDITIONAL CHURCHES-
Parish Church of San Agustin in Bacong, Negros Oriental
Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception in Balayan, Batangas
Parish Church of Santiago Apostol in Betis Guagua, Pampanga
Parish Church of Patrocinio de Maria in Boljoon, Cebu2
Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Calasiao, Pangasinan
Parish Church of San Vicente de Ferrer in Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception in Guiuan, Eastern Samar1 2
Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Parish Church of San Juan Bautista in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental
Parish Church of San Isidro Labrador in Lazi, Siquijor2
Parish Church of San Pedro and San Pablo in Loboc, Bohol1 2
Parish Church of Santa Catalina de Alejandria in Luna, La Union
Parish Church of San Carlos Borromeo in Mahatao, Batanes
Parish Church of San Guillermo de Aquitania in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
Parish Church of San Gregorio Magno in Majayjay, Laguna
Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in Maragondon, Cavite1
Parish Church of San Andres in Masinloc, Zambales
Parish Church of Santa Monica in Panay, Capiz
Cathedral of San Jose in Romblon, Romblon
Parish Church of San Raymundo de Peñafort in Rizal, Cagayan
Parish Church of San Joaquin in San Joaquin, Iloilo
Parish Church of San Juan Bautista in Tabaco City, Albay
Parish Church of San Ildefonso in Tanay, Rizal
Basilica of St. Michael Archangel in Tayabas, Quezon
Parish Church of Santa Catalina de Alejandria in Tayum, Abra
Parish Church of San Matias in Tumauini, Isabela
Parish Church of Santa Maria Magdalena in Kawit, Cavite
Parish Church of Nuestra Señora Virgen del Rosario de Caracol Rosario, Cavite
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