Taal Basilica
Roman Catholic church in Batangas, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Martin of Tours (Filipino: Basilika Minor at Parokya ni San Martin ng Tours; Spanish: Basílica Menor y Parroquia de San Martín de Tours), also known as the Taal Basilica, is a minor basilica in the town of Taal, Batangas, within the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is considered to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 88.6 meters (291 ft) long and 48 meters (157 ft) wide.[2] Martin of Tours is the patron saint of Taal, whose feast is celebrated every November 11.
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Taal Basilica | |
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Minor Basilica and Parish of Saint Martin of Tours | |
13°52′51″N 120°55′29″E | |
Location | Taal, Batangas |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Catholic |
History | |
Status | Minor Basilica |
Founded | 1572; 452 years ago (1572) |
Founder(s) | Augustinians |
Dedication | Saint Martin of Tours |
Consecrated | 1865; 159 years ago (1865) |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
Designated | January 14, 1974 |
Architect(s) | Luciano Oliver |
Architectural type | Cruciform basilica |
Style | Neo-classic |
Groundbreaking | 1856; 168 years ago (1856) |
Completed | 1878; 146 years ago (1878) |
Specifications | |
Length | 88.6 m (291 ft) |
Width | 48 m (157 ft) |
Nave width | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
Number of domes | 1 |
Administration | |
Province | Lipa |
Metropolis | Lipa |
Archdiocese | Lipa |
Deanery | Saint John the Evangelist[1] |
Clergy | |
Rector | Conrado G. Castillo |
National Historical Landmarks | |
Designated | January 14, 1974 |
Reference no. | No. 375, s. 1974 |
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