Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Parish Church of St. Lawrence - Deacon and Martyr (Balagtas, Bulacan)



Dedicated to St.Lawrence - Deacon and Martyr, the Parish of Balagtas, Bulacan was establish as a priory in 1596 which was knows as the town of Caluya and was later named Bigaa. The church of St.Lawrence the Martyr, damaged during the earthquakes of 1645 and 1880, was rebuilt by Fr.Francisco Martin Giron, adding a belfry, and building a convent from 1893 to 1898. The church is located at Baranggay Longos, Balagtas, Bulacan behind the Municipal Hall of the town. The church was built on 1621.

photo credits to Humble San Josenyo

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  1. CORRECTION PLEASE: St. Lawrence Church of Balagtas, Bulacan is located at Barangay LONGOS not at Barangay Wawa.
    Thank you.
    Bonifacio C. Ambrocio (email: b_c_ambrocio@yahoo.com
    orodelrio@gmail.com

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