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5 Churches to Explore in Rizal

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Rizal
Rizal is lying on the northern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. It is named after José Rizal, one of the main national heroes of the Philippines.

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Antipolo Cathedral
This is a 17th century Roman Catholic wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. The image, a Black Madonna that represents the Immaculate Conception, is enshrined in Antipolo Cathedral in the Sierra Madre mountains east of Metro Manila. he statue is one of the most celebrated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, gaining devotees since the mid-19th century, having been mentioned by José Rizal in his writings.
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Parroquia de Tanay (Tanay Church)
A Roman Catholic church located in the town of Tanay, Rizal Province in the Philippines. The construction of the present church was begun in 1773 and was completed after ten years in 1783. In 2001, it was declared as a National Cultural Treasure Church by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. It is also among the five Jubilee churches of the Diocese of Antipolo.
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Saint Joseph Parish Church (Rizal)
St. Joseph Parish is one of the oldest churches in Rizal, having been completed in 1686. They started to build the church in 1595. The town was transferred to Ibayo in 1636 but returned to the present site in 1682. The altar and lectern were constructed with stones that were unearthed from beneath the site of the church. The present church was completed in 1686. Its distinct Baroque Architectural design distinguishes Saint Joseph Parish from other churches in Rizal.
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St. Jerome Parish Church
St. Jerome Church stands high up in the town of Morong. It was built in 1615 by Chinese craftsmen as evidenced by the Chinese-style lions at the entrance to the steep driveway. An added attraction in the church is the first-class relic of the town's patron saint, Saint Jerome. it was now o be of the famous attraction in this area.
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St. John the Baptist Parish
A huge church constructed by Franciscan missionaries near the Laguna Bay in 1579. It was separated as the church of Santa Ana de Sapa in 1583. It was transferred to its present location by Father Pedro Chirino in 1591 and the town was named San Jose del Monte. It was the first stone church outside of Manila. The second larger stone-church, as it is right now, was rebuilt by Father Juan de Salazar in 1630. Now it is one of the famous pilgrimage centres in this area.

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