Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sta. Monica Church - Panay
At the heart of the Municipality of Panay, standing the 3 century-old Church of Sta. Monica. It has been the symbol of christian faith in the region for over 300 years. Its structure was beautifully built in a simple but elegant baroque style. Along with the church, the Sta. Monica Parish also managed the whole convent, church museum and the old-Spanish perimeter wall.
But the most overwhelming features of the the church, is its giant bell considered as the largest bell in Asia. It was located on its belfry, and a clone of the bell has been display on the front of the Parish to give the public of an idea about the size of the bell.
The antique image of the Church makes it a major tourist destinations not just in the municipality of Panay but also in the whole Province of Capiz. The Church alone symbolize the everlasting love of God to the people of the Municipality of Panay, and at the same time, it was existing pride of the residents of the town.
But the most overwhelming features of the the church, is its giant bell considered as the largest bell in Asia. It was located on its belfry, and a clone of the bell has been display on the front of the Parish to give the public of an idea about the size of the bell.
The antique image of the Church makes it a major tourist destinations not just in the municipality of Panay but also in the whole Province of Capiz. The Church alone symbolize the everlasting love of God to the people of the Municipality of Panay, and at the same time, it was existing pride of the residents of the town.
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