Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Teresa de Avila is a Romanesque, Spanish colonial church located in the inner coastal barangay of Poblacion in the City of Talisay, about twelve kilometers south of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.
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History
Talisay comes from the tree that abounds in the area, the town was founded in 1886 with Pedro Labuca as its first town chief. Its church stands beside Talisay City College. By the seafront is the historic landing site of the 401st Division of the US 8th Army during the second world war, an event that signaled the liberation of the province of Cebu from the Japanese occupation.
Sta. Teresa de Avila Church was part of San Nicolas Parish, like Pardo Church. On August 16, 1836, it was declared a parish. Construction of the church started in the same year until its completion in 1848. The church was damaged during World War II and eventually repaired.
The church became a pilgrimage site in 2004 and a year of grace was declared from August 16, 2005 to October 15, 2006. It was officially established as Archdiocesan Shrine during the fiesta celebration in 2007 and pilgrims were granted plenary indulgence when they visited the church on certain days.
Architecture
Talisay Church, made of coral stones and built in the Spanish technique called mamposteria, is described as “Romanesque” or “Graeco-Roman”. It is said that the design was inspired by a church in the Spanish city of Cadiz. Two bell towers are roofed in red-colored dome. Each stands on either side of the entrance. When facing the church, the left tower is decorated with the Hapsburg family emblem of two-headed eagle in a circular relief, while the other tower has an open round window.
Twin Doric columns are erected by the facade above which is a porch that overlooks the courtyard. Two symbols can be found in the porch (on the second level) above the entrance door: St. Therese of Avila’s symbol and on the pediment just above it a triangle radiating beams of light.
A bas-relief inscription can be gleaned on one of its posts, “AD 1837”.
Celebrations
The feast of patroness Saint Teresa of Avila is held October 15 yearly. Religious celebrations coincide with festive activities organized by the city government popularly known as Halad Inasal Festival.
Services
Baptism is held every after 11:00 morning mass every Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM followed by a seminar. Special baptism can be arranged by appointment.
The confessional is open weekdays after the 5:00 PM mass. On weekends, confession is opened after every mass upon request.
The parish office is open 8:00 in the morning and closes 4:00 in the afternoon every day.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Teresa de Avila in Talisay City, Cebu 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 Talisay City.
Monday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano)
Tuesday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano)
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano)
Thursday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano)
Friday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano)
Saturday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Cebuano - Anticipated Mass)
Sunday
- 5:30-6:30 AM (Cebuano)
- 7:00-8:00 AM (English)
- 9:00-10:00 AM (Cebuano)
- 10:30-11:30 AM (English)
- 2:30-3:30 PM (Cebuano)
- 4:00-5:00 PM (English)
- 5:30-6:30 PM (Cebuano)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Teresa de Avila in Talisay City, Cebu |
| Other Names | Talisay Church, Santa Teresa de Avila Church, Santa Teresa de Avila Parish |
| Address | Vicente H. Garces St., Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu 6045 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | (032) 272 8091 |
| stateresadeavilaparish@gmail.com | |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | August 16, 1836 |
| Age | 188 years |
| Status | Archdiocesan Shrine |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| District | District II - Metro Cebu South |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of the Immaculate Heart of Mary |
| Patron | St. Therese of Avila |
| Feast day | October 15 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1848 |
| Age since completed | 176 years |
| Style | Romanesque |
Nearby Churches
- Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Cansojong, Talisay City
- Archdiocesan Shrine of Mother Thrice Admirable Queen and Vicaress of Schoenstatt in Lawaan III, Talisay City
- Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in Naga, Cebu
- Archdiocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minglanilla, Cebu
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church in Inayagan, City of Naga, Cebu
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Church in Jaclupan, Talisay City
- Parroquia de Virgen de los Remedios Church in Guindarohan, Minglanilla, Cebu
- San Isidro Labrador Church in Talisay, Cebu
- San Juan Bautista Church in Cebu City
- San Roque Parish Church in Lipata, Minglanilla, Cebu
- San Roque Parish Church in Naga, Cebu
- Shrine of St. John Bosco in Lawaan III, Talisay City, Cebu
- St. Augustine de Hippo Parish Church in Langtad, City of Naga, Cebu
- St. Joseph the Worker Church in Talisay, Cebu
- Sto. Niño Church in Talisay, Cebu
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