Church of Baras

Location: Baras, Rizal (Region IV-A)
Category: Buildings/Structures
Type: House of Worship
Status: Level II – Historical marker
Marker Date: 1939
Installed By: Philippines Historical Committee (PHC)

CHURCH OF BARAS

THE FRANCISCANS BUILT THE FIRST CHURCH IN 1595. THE TOWN WAS TRANSFERRED TO IBAYO IN 1636 BUT RETURNED TO THE PRESENT SITE IN 1682. THE JESUITS ADMINISTERED THIS PARISH FROM 1616 TO 1679. THE PRESENT CHURCH WAS COMPLETED IN 1686.

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