Bulakan Church, Catholic parish church in Bulakan, Philippines
Description
Bulakan Church is a parish building that combines baroque design with Neo-Byzantine and Romanesque Revival elements. It features corbeled arches, decorative scrolls, and floral ornaments throughout its exterior structure.
History
The parish was established in 1578 as an independent community separated from Tondo. The current building started construction in 1812 under Father Gaspar Folgar, following the destruction of the original structure during a British invasion.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place where the local Catholic community celebrates masses, weddings, and religious ceremonies on a regular basis. It functions as a Diocesan Shrine and plays an important role in the spiritual life of the people who live nearby.
Practical
The building is located at the intersection of Camino Real and Padre Pilapil Street in Bulakan, Central Luzon. Daily services are held for visitors and members of the congregation.
Did you know?
Filipino general Gregorio del Pilar used the church grounds in the 1800s to distribute revolutionary pamphlets written by his uncle Marcelo H. del Pilar. This connection reveals how the place served a broader role in local politics and resistance movements.
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