Iloilo and It's Churches
Iloilo is one of the provinces of the Philippines and the capital province of Region VI.It is located in
the Western Visayas Region and occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island. Since the colonization of Spaniards, Iloilo has been developed with Spanish architecture styles. These include poular churches.
The following are the list of popular churches in Iloilo.One of the main sights is the Molo Church located 3 kilometers from the city proper. It is a Gothic renaissance church of coral rock.Another is the Jaro Cathedral Church which contains the "miraculous" Our Lady of Candles, which the feast day is celebrated every 2nd of February.The first Baptist Church in Iloilo, the Jaro Evangelical Church which is located in Jaro was established by the Northern Baptist in 1900. One of the largest Baptist congregations in Iloilo, which is the Doane Baptist Church was founded by Northern Baptist and recently dedicated its new sanctuary across the Provincial Capitol.The Miagao Church, which is considered to be the world heritage site, is known for its intricate facade and pyramidal bell towers. The Neoclassic Church, which is the Cabatuan Church is believed to be the largest red brick structure in the Visayas. Lastly, the San Jose Church which is a Byzantine-Neoclasic was known for its collection of priceless Gothic treasures.
It is indeed a very rich history in Iloilo wherein the next generation could be a witness of these memorable sites and be able to share it to others across the country and the world.
