“Paoay Church”

Submitted by Group 3

Leader: Flores, Mark Christian

De Ocampo, JohnMark

Dela Cruz, Charles

Diwata, Gracious Anne

Domingo, Reymond

Submitted to: Ms. Maria Rhodora Agustin

 As one of the oldest church in the Philippines, it was constructed
back in 1710. In 1973, it was declared as a National Culture Treasure by
the Philippine government. The church was also included in the list of
UNESCO World Heritage Site’s collective group of Baroque Churches of
the Philippines in 1993.

Artifact
Its Javanese architecture is reminiscent of Borobudur of Java; it
can be seen from the church walls and façade. Gothic features can also
be seen as well as Chinese elements.

The walls are made from coral stones on the upper and bricks at
the lower level. The façade, made from stone, appear as massive
pediment. Stringed cornicles and square pilasters divide the façade. The
use of triangular pediment shows Chinese features while the use of
finials presents the Gothic elements.

The bell tower was constructed separately from the church

building on the right side; it resembles a pagoda. It is also said that it
has been used as an observation post of the “Katipuneros” during the
revolution.
 Menifact
The church represents the beliefs of Filipinos and their religious
side. Having a massive structure, the people who are going there can
see how our strong our beliefs and faith.

From the different elements of the church, it also shows how other
culture influences the Filipino beliefs. It shows that our beliefs are
influenced by those who invaded us.

Sociofact

The bell tower from the church also has a status symbol for the
local. According to historians, it would ring more loudly when an
eminent clan would wed than that of the poor.

While different events like earthquakes, storms and the Second

World War affected the structure, it stands as a witness to history and
the spirit of Filipinos who worshipped there.