Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, also known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines.
| Gamu Church | |
|---|---|
| Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church | |
 The church's facade | |
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| 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". Lifestyle.INQ. 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "7 Churches to Visit in Cagayan Valley During Holy Week". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "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
