National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures

NHCP Photo Collection

Location: Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Category: Buildings/Structures
Type: House of worship
Status: Level I- National Historical Landmark and National Cultural Treasure per Presidential Decree No. 260, s. 1973
Marker Date: May 2, 1980
Installed By: National Historical Institute (NHI)

CHURCH OF PAOAY

PARISH FOUNDED BY AUGUSTINIAN MISSIONARIES, 1593. CORNERSTONE OF CHURCH LAID, 1704; OF CONVENT, 1707; OF TOWER, 1793. USED BEFORE COMPLETION AND KEPT IN REPAIR BY THE PEOPLE UNDER THE JOINT AUSPICES OF THE CHURCH AND THE TOWN OFFICIALS. INAUGURATION CEREMONIES, 28 FEBRUARY 1896. CHURCH DAMAGED BY EARTHQUAKE, 1706 AND 1927. TOWER USED AS OBSERVATION POST BY KATIPUNEROS DURING THE REVOLUTION, BY GUERRILLEROS DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION.

Tags: 1980, Church of Paoay*, Declared under PD 260 s 1973, House of Worship, Ilocos Norte, Level I, National Historical Landmark, Region I, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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