Gamu Church | |
Fullname: | Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church |
Coordinates: | 17.0469°N 121.8325°W |
Pushpin Map: | Luzon mainland#Philippines |
Map Caption: | Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines |
Country: | Philippines |
Location: | Gamu, Isabela |
Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
Dedication: | Rose of Lima |
Status: | Parish church |
Functional Status: | Active |
Heritage Designation: | National Cultural Treasure |
Designated Date: | 2019 |
Architectural Type: | Church building |
Style: | Baroque |
Completed Date: | 18th century |
Diocese: | Ilagan |
Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, commonly known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Ilagan.
The church was constructed around 1750 by Martin Fernández, a priest who also made the town planning for Gamu.[1] The Baroque-styled church's distinct feature is its facade's pointed towers. The church has a life-size image of the Peruvian nun Rose of Lima, the patron saint of embroidery, gardening, and cultivation of blooming flowers.[2]
The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church as a national cultural property in 2019.[3]