St. Anthony of Padua Church is a Roman Catholic located in Tayasan, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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History
The parish of Tayasan was established when it seceded from Tanjay Parish Church in 1849. Its religious jurisdiction included the mission stations of Ayungon, Jimalalud, and Manjuyod. Fr. Jose Maria Ruiz assumed the role of parish priest in 1854, and he moved the town center to its present-day location.
A colonial-era church was said to have been completed in 1894.
Architecture
Arches greet the parishioners upon entering the threshold of the church. A half-circular overhang covers the main entrance which consists of three arch openings flanked by rectangular windows with glass installations of holy images. The image of the patron can be found on the overhang. The pediment is made of glass windows. The three-post bell tower is found in the epistle side.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Anthony of Padua is June 13.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Tayasan, Negros Oriental 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 Tayasan.
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. Anthony of Padua Church in Tayasan, Negros Oriental |
| Address | Tayasan, Negros Oriental 6211 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1849 |
| Age | 175 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Diocese | Diocese of Dumaguete |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Thomas |
| Patron | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Feast day | June 13 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Holy Child Church in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
- Our Lady of Lourdes Quasi-Parish Church in Tambo, Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- St. Isidore the Farmer Church in Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Bindoy, Negros Oriental
References
- Diocese of Dumaguete. Retrieved December 4, 2023
- Romanillos, Emmanuel Luis A. (December 31, 2020). Augustinian Recollect Legacy to the Church in Negros Island. Philippine Social Science Journal. Retrieved December 4, 2023