Saints Peter Martyr and John Nepomucene Parish Church, also known as Pamplona Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines.

Pamplona Church
Saints Peter Martyr and John Nepomucene Parish Church
The church's facade
Map
18°27′49.3200″N 121°20′22.2000″E / 18.463700000°N 121.339500000°E / 18.463700000; 121.339500000
LocationPamplona, Cagayan
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationPeter Martyr and John Nepomucene
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Historical Landmark
Designated1939
Architectural typeChurch building
Completed1617; 407 years ago (1617)
Administration
ArchdioceseTuguegarao

Pamplona Church is the oldest standing church in Cagayan.[1] Originally called Masi Church, its construction started in 1614 and was finished in 1617. The church was damaged in 1721 by earthquakes and was subsequently repaired.[2][3]

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared it a national historical landmark in 1939.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Ferdz (February 11, 2010). "Lakbay Norte: Cagayan Valley Church Hopping". Ironwulf En Route. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Church of Pamplona, Cagayan". National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures. National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ SilverBackpacker (December 3, 2017). "Simbang Gabi Cagayan | A 9 Day Pilgrimage". silverbackpacker.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.