Iriga Church
Iriga Church, also known as Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Iriga, Camarines Sur. The first church was burned in 1585. The second church was damaged by a typhoon and destroyed by fire. The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841. The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards.
| Iriga Church | |
|---|---|
| Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church | |
Church facade in 2023 | |
| 13°25′12.148″N 123°24′45.338″E | |
| Location | Iriga, Camarines Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1585 |
| Dedication | Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Designated | 1939 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Caceres |
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared it a national landmark in 1939.
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