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This Famous Church in Bohol Is So Historic It Deserves a Visit by Way of Visita Iglesia
A Visita Iglesia in Bohol deserves to be on your bucket list.
By: Maria Lona Iway | March 18, 2024
St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral’s facade.
Images: Writer (L); Genalyn Legada (R)
As summer approaches, many people begin planning their Holy Week getaway. If you're looking for a destination offering historic beauty and tranquility, look no further than this famous church in Bohol. This popular spot is the perfect place to reflect and deserves to be in your Visita Iglesia in Bohol during the Holy Week.
An aerial view of the church
Image: Boholtourismph Facebook page
St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral is at the heart of the city, located in Bohol Circumferential Rd, Tagbilaran. This best place to visit in Bohol for Lent is a walking distance from the seaport and across the museum. Having visited the museum, you should be able to see one of the most essential structures in the city.
The church’s stunning architecture
Image: Boholtourismph Facebook page
The stunning architecture is an 18th-century landmark established by the Jesuit missionaries when they arrived in 1565. This structure burned down in 1798 after King Carlos III expelled the order from all Spanish territories.
The Augustinian Recollects took over the administration after the Jesuits and rebuilt this church. Its coral stone facade and intricate interiors whisper tales of Spanish colonial times. Signs of the Augustinian Recollects’ presence during that time are still evident as its seals are present in the doors, cornices, and church arches up to this day.
The church altar
Image: Jed M. Bellen
However, internal designs have changed since the 7.2 earthquakes that hit the province last October 15, 2013. Like all the other churches you may be visiting, check out how nature’s wrath and time have transformed this landmark in the city into an impressive view.
The Cathedral of San Jose in Tagbilaran City has been declared a diocesan shrine in acknowledgment of its significant role in the spiritual life of the Boholanos.
So, don't just pass through Tagbilaran during Lent. Stay a while, savor its charm, and let it be the springboard to an unforgettable Holy Week experience.
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About Maria Lona Iway
From shaping minds to kneading dough, her journey has blossomed with each passing season. A lover of soil, stitch, and spice, she now navigates unchartered paths and uncovers hidden flavors hand-in-hand with her partner for more than 30 years and surrounded by the love of their three daughters.
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