SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH CHURCH
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One of the most interesting old church which I visited lately was the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or popularly known as Lazi Church.
The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or Lazi Church. The church is built of sea stones and wood. It belongs to the neoclassical style. During my visit, a few visitors and foreigners were in the church. I have noticed immediately the abaca rope curtains which they use to decorate the main door of the church.
The original wooden floor of the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
I was amazed upon seeing the original wooden floor of the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or Lazi Church. I have visited many old churches in the past, but this is the only church I have which maintained their original flooring.
There were 2 women cleaning the church during my visit. So I started to ask some questions pertaining to the church. According to one of the ladies, all old churches in the Island of Siquijor use to have wooden flooring. Unfortunately, due to the difficulty of its maintenance, most churches decided to change their floorings into concrete and tiles.
The original 2 pulpits inside the Lazi Church
The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or Lazi Church has retained its two pulpits and its original retablo. I have noticed that the church pews were new. According to the church worker, the original pews were given to the small “Kapelyas” or chapels which belong to the San Isidro Labrador Church. That was a noble purpose, but how I wish they have maintained those old seats and give the new ones instead.
The Altar of the Church
The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or Lazi Church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2012. It was also declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1984. The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church or Lazi Church was also nominated to be part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines under the Baroque Churches of the Philippines.
The Parish Convent was declared as a National Cultural Treasure
THE SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR CONVENT
Right across the street fronting San Isidro Labrador Parish Church is the parish convent. The huge old structure was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. It is also nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines.
Parish Convent
The U-shaped bahay na bato convent is one of the largest convents built during the Spanish colonial era. The first floor was stonewalled while wood panels can be found on the second floor. Its dimension is 42 meters (138 ft) by 38 meters (125 ft). The Partitions of the convent were removed, but the original structure was maintained. It now houses the Siquijor Heritage Museum, which has collections of important church relics and paraphernalia. Unfortunately, during my visit, the museum was closed.
No authorities were present during my visit to the convent, so I was not able to get more information about the place. I was just surprised that almost the entirety of the second floor of the convent was empty. I’m sure there was a reason for it.
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great view and yes you’ve summarized church trip beautifully
What a great opportunity to visit such beautiful places! I love how ornate the structures are, and the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing!
This is a beautiful Church and I love all the colors too!!
That church looks interesting. I’d like to see it in person
So beautiful – I find places like this fascinating. Great photos too. Kaz 🙂
I’ve read so much and seen a lot of photos of Siquijor, but I’ve never been there yet. I would love to visit the place someday.
Looks like a beautiful place to visit. Great photos
I love visiting churches when i go abroad. They’re steeped in history and have some of the best architecture 🙂
I love neo-classical architecture I have always found it empowering yet spiritual too.
this church looks like was very special to visit and that is really interesting that it is the only one to still maintain the original flooring
Old places have this sort of comfort. Or at least that’s how it makes me feel. Knowing that these places existed before I did make life seem a little better. I’d love to go here someday.
This is such a beautiful church! I’d love to visit some day 🙂
what a beautiful place we have a Spanish inspired location here in the Shawnee where the monks lived many years ago The beauty of it is just like the one you shared here awesome
Wow, beautiful photos!
The church is gorgeous! I love all of the colors, wow it’s also huge!
I love old churches, they are so very interesting
What a beautiful church 🙂 It looks like an interesting place to visit, amazing photos too x