ST.

JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CHURCH (LILIW)

St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng Parokya ng San Juan Bautista), also
known as Liliw Church or Lilio Church, is one of the Roman Catholic churches in Liliw,
Laguna, Philippines. Its feast is celebrated every August 29 known as the Martyrdom of St.
John the Baptist. The church is known for its red bricked façade and baroque style
architecture. The current parish priest is Father Marciano Dijan.

History

Liliw was established as a reduccion by Franciscan priests Juan de Plasencia and Diego
Oropesa in 1578. It was annexed as a visita of Nagcarlan until it became an independent parish
with Father Miguel de San Lucas as first parish priest in 1605 by the Franciscan missionaries.
The first church was built in wood in 1620. A stronger stone church was built from 1643 to 1646
and was partially destroyed during the 1880 Luzon earthquake. It was reconstructed in 1885
and was partially burned in April 6, 1898.FeaturesThe church, which is designed in baroque
style, is adorned with red bricks.FaçadeThe most prominent and notable part of the church is
the façade is made of striking red bricks and adobe. On top of the wooden door entrance is a
white sculpted image of the Baptism of Jesus by St. John the Baptist. It also contains stained
glass images along with red bricked columns.

PRAYER TO ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

O God, you raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ. Fill Your
people with the joy of possessing His grace, and direct the minds of all faithful in the way of
peace and salvation.

Grant that St. John was martyred for truth and justice, so we may energetically profess our
Faith in You, and lead others to the Way, the Truth, and Eternal Life.

Amen.