Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Andres, Spanish colonial Catholic church in Masinloc, Philippines
San Andres is a stone church featuring three tiers with decorative moldings and a triangular pediment along its front. A bell tower rises from bays on the south side, and the complex also includes a two-story rectory and school building on Santa Lucia Street.
Father Andrés del Espíritu Santo founded the first Christian church in Zambales at this site in 1607. The location was chosen because of the abundance of hinloc plants growing in the area.
The local community performs the binabayani dance during festivals, showing old conflicts through traditional movements and storytelling. This dance connects the area's past with community life today and appears at important celebrations.
The site sits along Santa Lucia Street and is accessible along with a school building and rectory on the grounds. Visitors should follow standard etiquette for religious sites.
The church walls are built from coral stone, which sets it apart from other Spanish churches in Central Luzon. This building material gives the structure distinctive durability and appearance.
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