Parish Church of Santa Monica of Sarrat | Catholic Church of Sarrat Marker

Parish Church of Santa Monica of Sarrat | Catholic Church of Sarrat Marker is a Important Cultural Property, National Museum; Marked Structure, NHCP; Local Cultural Property - Cultural and Historical Heritage of the Province of Ilocos Norte (per Provincial Ordinance Nos. 049-2006 and 039-2009) (Santa Monica Church and Convent Ruins) located at Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Region I.

Marker Text:

Catholic Church of Sarrat

Formerly named Church of San Miguel in commemoration of the arrival at Sarrat of the first missionaries on the feast of San Miguel, 29 September 1725; Now named Sarrat by the Philippine legislature in 1916, restored the original name of the town, Sarrat. First convent constructed 1769 served as temporary church; Destroyed by fire 16 March 1816; Church and tower were constructed 1779; Another convent was built under the supervision of Father Vicente Berragro and finished May 1817; Burned again 18 October 1882; A third convent was built and completed June 1896.

Year Unveiled: 1959

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