Santo Niño Parish Church, Renaissance church in Mabini, Philippines.
Santo Niño Parish Church is a Renaissance-style church in Mabini featuring large Doric columns on pedestals that extend to the first level, with paired columns flanking the main entrance. The structure is characterized by semi-circular windows on the upper walls of the second level and circular windows in the pediments on both sides.
The church was founded in 1830 by Fray Andrés del Espíritu Santo as a religious center for the growing community in the area. Following the 1999 earthquake that caused significant damage, the building underwent major reconstruction to restore it to its current condition.
The parish is dedicated to Santo Niño, the Child Jesus, a central figure in Philippine Catholic practice and regional religious celebrations. This devotion shapes how locals gather here for both worship and community events throughout the year.
The church is easily accessible at its location in Pangasinan province and receives visitors during regular opening hours. Plan your visit around mass times if you wish to see the interior, as it remains an active place of worship.
The interior preserves features that were carefully maintained during reconstruction after 1999, reflecting the original design intent of the structure. This blend of restored modern elements and retained original details creates an interesting interplay between old and new building phases.
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