Parish Church of San Vicente Ferrer of Sabtang | Simbahan ng Sabtang MarkerParish Church of San Vicente Ferrer of Sabtang | Simbahan ng Sabtang Marker is a National Historical Landmark, NHCP (for Church, Convent and Site of the Beaterio of Sabtang) located at Sabtang, Batanes, Region II.
Like other old churches in Batanes, Sabtang Church was modeled after Basco Church both on its floor plan and façade. The church bell crowns the top of the church, in espadaña style. It has four massive and broad pilasters and heavy set finials, with the façade projecting a heaviness of appearance. Thick walls made of stone and lime enclose the nave, with buttresses on the outside. At the back of the façade are four round pillars supporting the choir loft. Below the choir loft is the baptistery.
The original baroque retablo was made of polychrome and gilded woodwork. It is located above the high altar and in place are niches for statues of saints. It underwent renovations under Father Carpintero in 1983 and 1984, with the deteriorated originals replaced by close copies.
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Marker Text:
Simbahan ng Sabtang
Itinayo bilang kapilya ng mga Dominikano, 1785. Napabayaan nang sapilitang pinalipat ang mga mamamayan sa Ivana matapos ang pag-aaklas ni Aman Dangat, 1791. Ginawa sa apog at bato sa ilalim ni P. Antonio Vicente, O.P., 1844. Ipinaayos ni P. Gumersindo Hernandez, O.P. ang kampanaryo matapos masira ng bagyo, 1956. Isinaayos ang loob ng simbahan ni P. Rafael Carpintero, O.P., 1983–1984.
Year Unveiled: 2008