Took the cue from the imposing ancient tree inside the Sta Monica Church Complex. Not a crazy idea. Hug a tree whenever you feel the need to revitalize. It’s a prescription from my masseuse, Judy. Of course do it the right way, facing the tree:)
An Important Cultural Property declared by the National Museum, the 18th century Sta. Monica Church in the town of Sarrat is one of my favorite heritage sites in Ilocos. I intended to take interior shots, but the doors were closed.
Built in neoclassical style, the church has a dreamy, long aisle, making it popular for weddings. Several society weddings, like the 1983 Greggy Araneta-Irene Marcos nuptials and reception, were realized in the church complex.
A killer earthquake in 1983 damaged the belltower and the church’s facade and had to undergo restoration.
There’s a new museum housed in the convent, so I really will be going back. Have a lovely, restful Sunday everyone!
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Oh when I saw the title I thought it was my chance to get a glimpse of the inside. We went on a Monday and it was closed too. We just consoled ourselves that we were able to step in Marcos’ birth home and I definitely would like to go back and check this out.
Promise to go back soon. I think the last time I went was in 2007.
Same here, I thought I was going to see the inside. I went there in 2009 but there was a wedding ceremony going on. So I just took some pics on the outside (front area). And I didn’t have time to go this past February. I’m looking forward to some interior shots.