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Majayjay Church: Another 16th-Century Parish in Laguna
The Saint Gregory the Great Parich or commonly known as Majayjay Church is one of the oldest extant Catholic church in the Philippines. According to the historical marker instilled by the National historical Institute (NHI), the original church, which was made of plywood, was built in the year 1571. It was, however, reduced to ashes five years later. Majayjay Church or Saint Gregory the Great Parish The church was then rebuilt under the supervision of the French Missionary, Fr. Juan de Plasencia, in 1578. For the second time, the place of worship was burnt in 1606. To avoid the repeat ... Read more