CHURCHES

NAGA CITY, PHILIPPINES

  (The Pilgrim City)

I've chosen Naga City and re-introduce it to the world. A first-class, autonomous (independent) city in Camarines Sur, the rich history of the city bounced back to Hispanic times in the late 15th century where the second fleet of Spanish armada braved the soil of cimmarones(tattoed-natives of the province) and successfully converted them to Christian faith. Along with this development, Spaniards were able to incorporate their culture and industry to the locals.

Source: http://travelman1971.hubpages.com/hub/Vacation-Itinerary-to-Naga-City-Bicol-Philippines

Different Churces in Naga City

• NAGA METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL

The largest church in Bicol, it is considered to be the mother of all cathedrals in the region.  With  its official name “Naga Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist”, this cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Philippines. The original structure was built near the Naga River (the location of Naga’s bustling public market) but was destroyed by a strong earthquake in the 18th century. Every September, during the Peñafrancia Fiesta, the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is transferred to the Cathedral from the Basilica Minore.

• SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH

Constructed in the 17th century, this church’s infirmary and basement served as interrogation and torture halls of Filipinos who were arrested during the peak of the Filipino-Spanish War in 1986.  For the colonial masters, the Church was used as a fortress refuging 500 people during the attacks of Filipino revolutionaries Elias Angeles and Felix Plazo in September 1986.  Accepting defeat to the Angeles-Plazo forces, it is in this church’s citadels that then Civil Governor of Camarines drafted his letter of surrender consequently offering the Province of Ambos Camarines to the Filipinos.

• NUESTRA SENORA DE PENA DE FRANCIA CHURCH (PEÑAFRANCIA SHRINE)

It is the original home of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia was made of local materials in 1710 after Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias brought the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia to Bicol. it is located in Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City.

• BASILICA MINORE

It is the home of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, dearly called by her devotees as “Ina”(Mother). it was constructed on 1981 and was completed in 1985. Millions of devotees around the world visit this church every September to celebrate their faith and devotion to the blessed Virgin.

source: http://www.escapemanila.com/2013/06/things-to-do-in-Naga-city.html
            http://goturismoateneo.blogspot.com/2012/10/amazing-naga.html
            http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1493326&page=90
            http://naga.gov.ph/see-naga/attractions/san-francisco-church/