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THE OLDEST CHUCH IN BICOL 
 DARAGA CHURCH 




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DARAGA CHURCH | Albay, Philippines


Ang Daraga Church, na kilala sa bansa, ay nagsimulang itayo noong 1773 matapos payagang ilipat ng mga taga-Cagsawa ang kanilang sentro ng bayan upang maiwasan ang mga sakuna na dala ng pagputok ng Mt. Mayon at pagbaha ng Yawa River.
Simbahan ng Our Lady of the Gate Sigurado akong nagtataka ka kung bakit "ang Gate." Matutunton mo ang pinagmulan nito noong ika-18 siglo nang ang isang Franciscan lay brother, si Fray Luis de San Jose, ay nagtrabaho bilang porter at hardinero sa isang kumbento sa Avila Spain. Sinasabing iniligtas ng Birheng Maria ang kanyang buhay sa panahon ng baha. Mayroon siyang iginuhit na imahe ng Banal na Ina at ipinakita ito sa lobby ng kumbento. Marami ang pumupuri sa larawang ito mula noon. Ngayon, ang reception area ng kumbento ay tinatawag na "Spanish porteria." Ang larawan ay tinatawag na Nuestra Señora de la Portia. Nang maitayo ang Simbahang Daraga, nagpasya ang mga prayleng Pransiskano na ipangalan ito sa larawang ito.




Known to be a dominant Christian country, the Philippines is one of the many countries with Spanish influence that critically celebrates the Lenten Season.

Visita Iglesia: How it started

Visita Iglesia (Church visit) is a key part of the holy week vacation tradition of every Filipino. The practice involves a visit to 7 churches, mostly by devotees.

Some can take a day to finish the whole 7-day visit, but commonly, people make use of the whole week to complete it. They start on Maundy Thursday and ending it during Easter Sunday.



Architectural styles: Baroque architecture, Churrigueresque
Heritage designation: National Cultural Treasure
Materials: Volcanic rocks

How old is the Daraga Church in Albay?
250 years old - c. 1773



The church is known for its Churrigueresque architectural style in its façade, a fine example of Baroque architecture. The façade and its walls are made out of volcanic rocks, which are rich in the area. The current white façade is the result of a coating of lime for protection from deterioration. In 2008, Daraga church was recognized with a Level II Historical marker by the National Historical Institute. Built on top of a hill by the Franciscans in 1773, the Daraga Church offers an unimpeded scenic landscape dominated by its rich Baroque church architecture.

When Mayon Volcano erupted in 1814, it destroyed houses and properties in Cagsawa, Albay and the nearby towns. People could have rebuilt their lives and moved on, but the center of their faith, the Cagsawa Church was also destroyed.



What is the old name of Daraga? "Budiao"
The original settlement of Daraga dates back to the 12th century but has changed location repeatedly due to the constant threats posed by the Mayon Volcano. The town was previously named Budiao, Cagsawa, and Locsin


Who is the patron saint of Daraga Church? The Nuestra Señora De La Porteria In 1854, the Daraga Church was then dedicated to the new patron, the Nuestra Señora De La Porteria. Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Parish Church, commonly known as Daraga Church, is a Roman Catholic Church in the municipality of Daraga, Albay, Philippines under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legazpi. The church was built by the Franciscans in 1772 under the patronage of the Our Lady of the Gate.

Architecture of Daraga Church Daraga Church’s architecture is Baroque, but many say it’s a mixture of Mexican baroque and renaissance gothic. Its facade is mostly volcanic stones. It has four columns, each with medallions at its core. The medallions have images of the Evangelists. The church’s facade also carries the coat of arms of the Franciscan Order, images of Franciscan saints, and of course, an image of Our Lady of the Gate. On the other hand, the belfry is an octagonal column carrying images of the 12 apostles. These are made from volcanic stones, too.

As mythical as the tale that the Daraga church was built by young maidens or Daraga is the common belief that it was built after and on account of the eruption of Mayon Volcano that buried the town of Cagsawa in 1814.The historical truth is that it began to be built more than 40 years earlier, in 1773 to be exact.


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