Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, commonly known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Ilagan.
Gamu Church | |
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Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church | |
![]() Church facade in 2013 | |
Location in Luzon | |
17°2′49″N 121°49′57″E / 17.04694°N 121.83250°E | |
Location | Gamu, Isabela |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedication | Rose of Lima |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure |
Designated | 2019 |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Baroque |
Completed | 18th century |
Administration | |
Diocese | Ilagan |
The church was constructed around 1750 by Martin Fernández, a priest who also made the town planning for Gamu.[1] The Baroque-styled church's distinct feature is its facade's pointed towers. The church has a life-size image of the Peruvian nun Rose of Lima, the patron saint of embroidery, gardening, and cultivation of blooming flowers.[2]
The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church as a national cultural property in 2019.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Sta. Rosa de Lima in Gamu, Isabela, needs help". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "7 Churches to Visit in Cagayan Valley During Holy Week". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "NATIONAL MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2019" (PDF). nationalmuseum.gov.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Media related to Saint Rose of Lima Church (Gamu, Isabela) at Wikimedia Commons
- Gamu Church on Facebook