Tigbauan Church Iloilo
The parish of St. John of Sahagun is known for it’s “Churrigueresque” facade. The exterior of the church, particularly the entrance is decorated with intricate floral carvings as well as cherubs.Two bell towers stood on each side of the church. The structure of the church is made up of yellow limestones. One of the church’s dazzling features are the mosaic art which decorated the interior part of the church. The mosaic art depicts various biblical events such as the expulsion of adam and eve from garden of eden, Jesus christ and his disciples, crucifixion, the resurrection of christ and more.
Tigbauan Church History
Fr. Fernando Camporredondo spearheaded the construction of the church, yellow limestones was used to build the church. The church was solidly built that it even survived the earthquake of July 13,1787. The church reached its completion through the efforts of Fr. Fernando Martin. Unfortunately the 1948 quake destroyed the interiors of the church which left the bell tower and the facade intact. The interiors of the church was decorated with mosaic on 1994.
Parish of St. John of Sahagun Photos
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