Tanauan Church (Batangas) Explained

Tanauan Church
Fullname:Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church
Coordinates:14.0858°N 121.1536°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Caption:Location in the Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Country:Philippines
Location:Tanauan, Batangas
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Archdiocese:Lipa
Dedication:John the Evangelist
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:Historical marker (National Historical Institute)
Designated Date:1991
Architectural Type:Church building
Style:Romanesque and Renaissance

Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church, commonly known as Tanauan Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Lipa.

Built in 1881, the church's facade was heavily influenced by Romanesque and Renaissance architectures. Its bell towers are topped by Baroque-styled domes. In addition, the church's compound has 14 life-sized Stations of the Cross.[1]

The church was renovated in 1948 after being damaged in the World War II.[2] The National Historical Institute, now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,[3] installed a historical marker on the church in 1991.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 8, 2014 . Tanauan Church: Triumph of Faith in the Midst of Challenges The Beauty of the Philippines by Mariano Sayno . November 3, 2024 . en-US.
  2. Web site: January 31, 2023 . ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH CHURCH - Tanauan City Goverment . November 3, 2024 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Medina . Marielle . May 26, 2015 . Did you know: National Historical Commission . November 3, 2024 . . en.
  4. Web site: Simbahan ng Tanauan Registry . November 3, 2024 . en-US.