Gamu Church

This article is about Gamu Church or Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church. For information on Gamu Cathedral, see Gamu Cathedral.

Gamu Church
Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church
Church facade in 2013
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17°2′49″N 121°49′57″E
Location	Gamu, Isabela
Country	Philippines
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Status	Parish church
Dedication	Rose of Lima
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	National Cultural Treasure
Designated	2019
Architectural type	Church building
Style	Baroque
Completed	18th century
Administration
Diocese	Ilagan

Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church, commonly known as Gamu Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Ilagan.

The church was constructed around 1750 by Martin Fernández, a priest who also made the town planning for Gamu.[1] The Baroque-styled church's distinct feature is its facade's pointed towers. The church has a life-size image of the Peruvian nun Rose of Lima, the patron saint of embroidery, gardening, and cultivation of blooming flowers.[2]

The National Museum of the Philippines declared the church as a national cultural property in 2019.[3]

References

1. "Sta. Rosa de Lima in Gamu, Isabela, needs help". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
2. "7 Churches to Visit in Cagayan Valley During Holy Week". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
3. "NATIONAL MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2019" (PDF). nationalmuseum.gov.ph. Retrieved February 6, 2024.

External links

• Media related to Saint Rose of Lima Church (Gamu, Isabela) at Wikimedia Commons
• Gamu Church on Facebook