Milaor Church

Milaor Church
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church
Church facade in 2023
Milaor Church is located in Luzon
Milaor Church
Milaor Church
Location in Luzon
Milaor Church is located in Philippines
Milaor Church
Milaor Church
Location in the Philippines
13°35′46″N 123°10′38″E / 13.59611°N 123.17722°E / 13.59611; 123.17722
LocationMilaor, Camarines Sur
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationJoseph
Architecture
Functional status
Active
Heritage designation
National Historical Landmark
Designated1939
Architectural type
Church building
Completed1740; 286 years ago (1740)
Administration
DioceseLibmanan

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. A belfry was added in 1840.

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

References

  1. ↑ "St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Milaor, Camarines Sur)". Philippine Faith and Heritage Tours. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ "The Leaning Tower of Milaor". Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Church of Milaor | Registry". Retrieved March 23, 2024.