EXPLORING THE MYSTICAL ISLAND OF SIQUIJOR,PHILIPPINES

in hive-139293 •  3 years ago  (edited)

Siquijor is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas.The province has a long-time reputation as a place of magic, sorcery, and mystical traditions, way before the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines.

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THE 6 CHURCHES WE VISITED IN SIQUIJOR

1.Saint Vincent Ferrer Church
(Larena Church)
-This is the parish church of the town of Larena, built on June 14, 1836, with the advocacy of San Vicente Ferrer.

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2.St. Isidore the Farmer17 Church (Lazi Church), or San Isidro Labrador Parish Church – This is the parish church of the town of Lazi, founded in 1857 by the Recollects.

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3.St. Francis of Assisi Church (Siquijor Church) – This is the parish church of the town of Siquijor, located very near the port, and established under the patronage of St. Francis de Assisi on February 1, 1783.

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4.Our Lady of Divine Providence Church (Santa Maria Church) – This is the parish church of the town of Maria, established in 1887, known for its famous replica of Santa Rita de Cascia, or the Black Maria, as the locals call it.

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5.Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Mount Carmel Church) – This is the parish church of the town of Enrique Villanueva, along the island’s Circumferential Road, in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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6.St. Augustine Parish (Macapilay Church) – This is the parish church of the town of San Juan, built in 1863, in honor of St. Augustine of Hippo.

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We also visited their famous Larena triad restaurant and bakeshop.The place has a nice view.The air is so fresh and it's so relaxing.It offers good food and its very spacious.We really had a good time their.

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I really fell in love in this place I will treasure all the precious experiences I had gained in this escapade.The travel was really worth it!

LOVELOTS,
@lance143

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