siquijor | st. francis of assisi parishSiquijor, Siquijor
March 2, 2015 |
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We passed by St. Francis of Assisi Parish on our way back to the port. The visit was quick since we only had a few minutes left before the departure of the boat heading back to Dumaguete. We only had time to have our pictures taken at the "Welcome to Siquijor" signage. We did not have the time to see the church's interior, sadly. The facade is built of coral stones but unlike San Isidro Labrador, the stones used for the construction of St. Francis of Assisi Parish were white. The tricycle tour guide mentioned that the roof of the church used to be made of nipa but has been renovated and tin was used instead. The bell tower of the church was curiously located a few meters from the church, unlike other churches where the bell towers are usually attached and connected to the main structure. I have read in other blogs that it may have been used as a lookout for moro rebels during the colonial era, which makes sense because it stood on higher ground. 
Facade of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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How to Get to St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Francis of Assisi Church is at a walkable distance from the port, so you can either visit the church during your arrival or departure. You can also visit the church anytime during your tricycle tour. Their rate is around P1,000 for the entire Siquijor island which will take almost the entire day. |
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