St. Martin of Tours Parish, Catholic church in Bocaue, Philippines.
Description
St. Martin of Tours Parish is a Catholic church in Bocaue with white walls and stone elements on its exterior. A central bell tower rises above the main entrance and defines the building's overall appearance.
History
Franciscan missionaries founded this religious structure in 1606, making it one of the earliest Catholic churches built in the Bulacan region. The building stands as a witness to the early spread of Christianity in the area.
Culture
The parish keeps the Holy Cross of Wawa, a wooden relic that becomes the center of annual Bocaue River Festival celebrations. Local people gather regularly to honor this religious object, and it holds an important place in how the community practices its faith.
Practical
The church is open to visitors and offers a calm space for prayer or reflection. The main entrance leads directly toward the bell tower, making the structure easy to navigate.
Did you know?
A statue of La Virgen de las Flores received an ecclesiastical crown in 2020, formally recognizing it as a special religious object. This event added new religious significance to the church and brought additional attention to the shrine.
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