St. Andrew the Apostle Church is a Roman Catholic church located in San Andres, Romblon, Philippines.
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History
The old name of the town was Parpaguha after a bird that nested among its forestland. It was then called Salado when the Spaniards came. Then much later, it was renamed Despujols after Spanish Governor General Eulogio Despujol. Finally, it was called San Andres by virtue of Republic Act No. 3358 on June 18, 1961.
The church was established in 1975.
Architecture
The church is a low-level building that is almost cubist in style by its squat facade, walls, and bell tower. The tower is located in the epistle side. The name of the parish is spelled in the overhang by the entrance, and above is an arch that contains the image of the patron.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle is November 30.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in San Andres, Romblon 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 San Andres.
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. Andrew the Apostle Church in San Andres, Romblon |
| Address | San Andres, Romblon 5504 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1975 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Diocese | Diocese of Romblon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer |
| Patron | St. Andrew |
| Feast day | November 30 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Candles Church in Libertad, Odiongan, Romblon
- San Isidro Labrador Church in Guinbirayan, Santa Fe, Romblon
- Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer in Odiongan, Romblon
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ferrol, Romblon
- St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary Church in San Jose, Romblon
- St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Santa Fe, Romblon
References
- REPUBLIC ACT No. 3358, June 18, 1961. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved March 13, 2024