Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church (Mangatarem)

The Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church, also known as the Mangatarem Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Mangatarem in Pangasinan, the Philippines. It was first established as a visita of San Carlos and became an independent parish in 1835. The Dominicans accepted the administration of Mangatarem in 1837. [1]

Mangatarem Church
Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church
The façade of Mangatarem Church in Pangasinan
LocationMangatarem, Pangasinan
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationSaint Raymond of Peñafort
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleEarly Renaissance
Administration
ArchdioceseLingayen-Dagupan
DioceseAlaminos
Clergy
ArchbishopSocrates B. Villegas
Bishop(s)Sede vacante

History

Father Joaquin Perez built a wooden church and brick convent from 1835 to 1844 but both were burned in 1862. The foundations of the present church was laid down by Father Manuel Alvarez del Manzano. It was continued by Father Suarez until 1875. Father Vicente Iztequi finished the church and constructed the present convent from 1875 to 1886.[2]

Architectural features

The church reflects an Early Renaissance architectural style. It has a simple facade with low pediment. The upper and lower levels are separated by dentil-like elements. Niches, windows, and the doorway relieve the monotony of the simple facade.[2]

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References
  1. "All Churches in Pangasinan". Retrieved 23 Dec 2014.
  2. Alarcon, Norma (2008). Philippine architecture during the pre-Spanish and Spanish periods. UST Publishing House.

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