Travel Date: April 15-17, 2011
There are a lot of beautiful churches in Isabela and Cagayan provinces. We went to a few, and here they are:
San Pablo Church
Cabagan, Isabela
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| bell tower |
As soon as I saw the facade of this church, I was in awe. It is said to be the oldest church in Isabela, being built in 1624. The beautiful architecture and structure of its facade is well preserved. It was disappointing, however, that once you step in, you see a modern-built church inside the compound, hiding behind the century-old facade and bell tower. I couldn't bring myself to take a photo of the actual church inside, as it creates a very different feel from what you see in front.
St. James the Great Church / Calvary Hills
Iguig, Isabela
Popular to churchgoers especially during Holy Week, the main attraction of this church is what's outside -- the Calvary Hills where life-sized Stations of the Cross are placed on rolling hills. It makes for a very contemplative setting -- communing with nature while praying.
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| rolling hills |
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| Calvary Hills overlooking Cagayan River (in the background) |
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| Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death |
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| Station 2: Jesus Receives the Cross |
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| Station 3: Jesus Falls the First Time |
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| Station 4: Jesus Meets His Mother |
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| Station 5: Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross |
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| Station 6: Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face With Her Veil |
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| Station 7: Jesus Falls the Second Time |
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| Station 8: Jesus Meets the Daughters of Jerusalem |
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| Station 9: Jesus Falls the Third Time |
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| Station 10: Jesus Stripped of His Garments |
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| Station 11: Crucifixion |
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| Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross |
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| Station 13: Jesus' Body is Removed from the Cross |
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| Station 14: Resurrection |
Our Lady of Piat Church
Piat, Cagayan
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| Palm Sunday at Our Lady of Piat |
Covered in red brick, Our Lady of Piat Church is an important church for the locals of Cagayan Valley and pilgrims alike. As I looked around the stained glass walls, I saw the illustrations of how Our Lady of Piat saved the people from different natural and fortuitous events throughout history.
Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation
Gamu, Isabela
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| beautiful dome near the altar |
Popular to pilgrims in the month of July during its feast day, the shrine houses the Miraculous Lady of the Visitation who grants prayers of its devotees.
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