Buhi Church Explained

Buhi Church
Fullname:Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church
Coordinates:13.4329°N 123.5171°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Caption:Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Country:Philippines
Location:Buhi, Camarines Sur
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Francis of Assisi
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:National Historical Landmark
Designated Date:1938
Architectural Type:Church building
Archdiocese:Caceres

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, commonly known as Buhi Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Caceres.

The church was destroyed by fire in 1730, and was damaged at various times by earthquakes. The present church was built between 1870 and 1884. The roof was destroyed by fire and fully repaired in 1890.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared it a national historical landmark in 1938.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of Buhi . National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures . . February 24, 2024 . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224040948/https://philhistoricsites.nhcp.gov.ph/registry_database/church-of-buhi/ . February 24, 2024.