Atimonan Church Explained

Atimonan Church
Fullname:Our Lady of the Angels Parish Church
Coordinates:14.0013°N 121.9215°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Caption:Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Country:Philippines
Location:Atimonan, Quezon
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Mary
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:National Historical Landmark
Designated Date:1939
Architectural Type:Church building
Diocese:Lucena

Our Lady of the Angels Parish Church, commonly known as Atimonan Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Atimonan, Quezon, Philippines.

The first church was destroyed by the Dutch invaders in 1640.[1] The present church was completed in 1700, but was seriously damaged by an earthquake in 1937.[2] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church as a national historical landmark in 1939.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Philippines, American Chamber of Commerce of the . American Chamber of Commerce Journal . 1928 . en.
  2. Web site: Jr . Delfin T. Mallari . December 9, 2015 . Solar-powered lights adorn church . March 9, 2024 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  3. Web site: Church of Atimonan Registry . March 9, 2024 . en-US.