Ibaan Church

The Saint James the Greater Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic Church in the municipality of Ibaan, Batangas in the Philippines. The church known for its Easter tradition of Bati and Dagit. The church is currently under Oblates of Saint Joseph.

Ibaan Church
Saint James the Greater Parish
Simbahan ng Ibaan
Facade of Saint James the Greater Parish of Ibaan, Batangas
13°49′08″N 121°07′58″E
LocationPoblacion Road, Poblacion Ibaan, Batangas
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish
Founded1853
Founder(s)Fr. Manuel Grijalbo O.S.A
DedicationSaint James the Greater
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleNeo-classic
Administration
ArchdioceseLipa
Clergy
ArchbishopGilbert Garcera
Priest in chargeArnold C. Rosal, OSJ

History

Ibaan was founded in 1832 by Fr. Manuel Grijalbo and was placed under the patronage of Saint James the Apostle. The construction of the church was started by Fr. Manuel Gonzalez, O.S.A. in 1854 and was completed by Fr. Bruno Laredo in 1869.[1] The church was damaged by the earthquake of May 29, 1880, and Fr. Francisco Alvarez repaired the damage from 1891 to 1896.[2]

In 2017, in line with the Church's bicentennial, the Church underwent a major restoration. Its plaster that cover the adobe was removed.

References

  1. "Ibaan Church". Filipinas Heritage Library Catalog. Ayala Museum Research Team. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  2. Galende O.S.A., Pedro (1987). Angels in Stone (1st ed.). G.A. Formoso. pp. 88–89.

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