Mauban Church
Saint Bonaventure Parish Church, commonly known as Mauban Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Mauban, Quezon, Philippines. First built in 1647, the church was later demolished and rebuilt in 1773. It was damaged by an 1880 earthquake that hit the town.[1] The present structure was completed in 1891.[2]
| Mauban Church | |
|---|---|
| Saint Bonaventure Parish Church | |
The church's facade | |
Mauban Church Location in Luzon Mauban Church Location in the Philippines | |
| 14°11′25.616″N 121°43′51.089″E | |
| Location | Mauban, Quezon |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Bonaventure |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Designated | 1939 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Completed | 1891 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Lucena |
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church a national historical landmark in 1939.[3]
References
- "MAUBAN, Quezon Province – Let's explore its Rocky Eastern Fringes". The Kapampangan Traveller. May 25, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- "A Walking Tour of Mauban (Quezon) – B.L.A.S.T. – Live Life to the Fullest ……… Don't Stay Put". July 13, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- "Church of Mauban | Registry". Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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