Pata Church ruins, 16th-century Dominican church ruins in Sanchez Mira, Philippines.
The stone walls of this religious structure stand partially covered by vegetation near the Pata River in Sitio Nagsimbaanan, Barangay Namuac.
The Dominican Order established this church on June 15, 1595, under the guidance of Fray Gaspar Zarfate and Miguel de San Jacinto as the first church in Cagayan Valley.
The church site witnessed the baptism of seven indigenous residents, including Chieftain Siriban, marking the beginning of Christianity in the region.
The ruins lie halfway between Sanchez Mira and Claveria along the Pan-Philippine Highway, requiring local guidance to navigate through muddy pathways.
Local stories tell of a large church bell that caused health issues among pregnant women before residents removed it, leading to its disappearance in Namuac River.
Location: Sanchez Mira
Inception: 1595
Creator: Dominican Order
Address: Pan-Philippine Highway, Sitio Nagsimbaanan, Brgy. Namuac
GPS coordinates: 18.61419,121.16065
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:11
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