Milaor Church Explained

Milaor Church
Fullname:Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church
Coordinates:13.5961°N 123.1772°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Caption:Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Country:Philippines
Location:Milaor, Camarines Sur
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Joseph
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:National Historical Landmark
Designated Date:1939
Architectural Type:Church building
Diocese:Libmanan

Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church, commonly known as Milaor Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Milaor, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Libmanan.

The Franciscans built the church and completed it in 1740.[1] A belfry was added in 1840.[2]

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church a national historical landmark in 1939.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Milaor, Camarines Sur) . March 23, 2024 . Philippine Faith and Heritage Tours . en-US.
  2. Web site: The Leaning Tower of Milaor . March 23, 2024.
  3. Web site: Church of Milaor Registry . March 23, 2024 . en-US.