St. Michael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic church in loca
ted in the town of Maripipi, Biliran, Philippines.
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History
Moro pirates plagued the peaceful existence of the natives in Maripipi throughout the early colonial history. The first center of the settlement was in Danao and it was transferred to Daan Bungto in 1871. It was made into a town in 1899 during a visit by General Ambrocio Mojica on his way to take the role as governor of Leyte. However, along with Almeria, it was annexed to Kawayan.
It became a town once again in 1915 with Victoriano Salas as the first municipal president.
The church was established in 1841.
Architecture
The portico of the church extends to a belfry. Its facade and tower are punctured with arches and embellished with dentil and deep red brick exterior. The entrance is flanked by arch windows.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Michael the Archangel is September 29.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Maripipi, Biliran from November 18, 2024 to November 24, 2024. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Maripipi.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Michael the Archangel Church in Maripipi, Biliran |
| Address | San Miguel Street, Poblacion, Maripipi, Biliran 6546 |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1841 |
| Age | 183 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo |
| Diocese | Diocese of Naval |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary |
| Patron | St. Michael the Archangel |
| Feast day | September 29 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Naval Cathedral in Biliran
- Saint Roch Church in Lucsoon, Naval, Biliran
- San Vicente Ferrer Church in Tucdao, Kawayan, Biliran
- Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Almeria, Biliran
- St. Raphael the Archangel Church in Kawayan, Biliran
References
- History of Maripipi. Biliran Island. Retrieved April 24, 2024
- Rolando O. Borrinaga. A Revolutionary History of Biliran from 1899 to 1909. Fernando Aquino Buyser. March 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2024