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The [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]] formally declared the Archdiocese of Jaro as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles (Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) on February 2012. The Cathedral is the second national shrine in Visayas to be recognized, with the first one being [[Basilica del Santo Niño]] in [[Cebu]]<ref>http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/136861/nat%E2%80%99l-shrine-declaration-for-jaro-cathedral</ref>
The [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]] formally declared the Archdiocese of Jaro as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles (Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) on February 2012. The Cathedral is the second national shrine in Visayas to be recognized, with the first one being [[Basilica del Santo Niño]] in [[Cebu]]<ref>http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/136861/nat%E2%80%99l-shrine-declaration-for-jaro-cathedral</ref>


==History==
==History==
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The original cathedral was built in 1874 by the first Bishop of Jaro, Mariano Cuartero, [[Order of Preachers|O.P]]. It was destroyed by an earthquake in January 1948 and later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, Jose Maria Cuenco. The current parish rector is Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, [[Divinitatis Doctor]].
Created through a papal bull by Pope Pius IX in 1865, the Jaro Cathedral stands as an iconic symbol of the strong Catholic faith among Ilonggos. It is the fifth oldest diocese in the country and had ecclesiastical dominion over Panay, Negros, Romblon and Palawan, Jolo, Zamboanga, Cotabato and Davao. <ref>http://www.iloiloboard.com/jaro-cathedral.php</ref>


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The Filipino orator, journalist and historian, [[Graciano López Jaena]] was baptized in the Cathedral on December 20, 1856.
==Architecture==
The shrine is constructed of [[Romanesque revival architecture]].


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The [[National Historical Institute (Philippines)|National Historical Institute of the Philippines]] declared the Jaro Cathedral an historical landmark in 1976.<ref>{{cite web | title =Cathedral of Jaro, Iloilo | url=http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=jaro | accessdate = 2010-05-01}}</ref>s
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A distinctive feature is that the bell tower is located across a busy street, on the [[Jaro Plaza]]. Typically, belfries are built next to their churches. In this case, the tower was adjacent to an earlier church, but an earthquake destroyed the church and left the tower.

Another distinctive feature is the stairs attached to the front facade of the cathedral, over the main entrance, leading up to a shrine above the main entrance to a statue of [[Our Lady of the Candles]], as can be see in the picture at the top of this article. It also possesses relics of St. Josemaria Escriva

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The original cathedral was built in 1874 by the first Bishop of Jaro, Mariano Cuartero, [[Order of Preachers|O.P]]. It was destroyed by an earthquake in January 1948 and later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, Jose Maria Cuenco. The current parish rector is Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, [[Divinitatis Doctor]].

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Surrounding the cathedral and sharing the same general location are a variety of archdiocesan and parish offices. There is also a [[perpetual adoration]] chapel. About a block away is the archdiocesan [[seminary]] and across the plaza is the archbishop's palace, or official residence.


In January 2012, the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]] approved the cathedral as the ''National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles''.<ref>http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/18224</ref>
In January 2012, the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]] approved the cathedral as the ''National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles''.<ref>http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/18224</ref>


==Notable events==
==Architecture==
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The shrine is constructed of [[Romanesque revival architecture]]. A distinctive feature is that the bell tower is located across a busy street from the church, on the [[Jaro Plaza]]. Typically, belfries are built next to their churches. In this case, the tower was adjacent to an earlier church, but an earthquake destroyed the church and left the tower. Another distinctive feature is the stairs attached to the front facade of the cathedral, over the main entrance, leading up to a shrine featuring a statue of [[Our Lady of the Candles]], as can be see in the picture at the top of this article. The church also possesses relics of St. [[Josemaria Escriva[[.
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The Filipino orator, journalist and historian, [[Graciano López Jaena]] was baptized in the Cathedral on December 20, 1856.


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On the cathedral grounds are a variety of archdiocesan and parish offices, and a [[perpetual adoration]] chapel. About a block away is the archdiocesan [[seminary]] and across the plaza is the archbishop's palace, or official residence.
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The [[National Historical Institute (Philippines)|National Historical Institute of the Philippines]] proclaimed the Jaro Cathedral as a historical landmark in the year 1976.<ref>{{cite web | title =Cathedral of Jaro, Iloilo | url=http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=jaro | accessdate = 2010-05-01}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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File:CampanarioJaro.jpg|The old bell tower across the street from the cathedral
File:CampanarioJaro.jpg|The old bell tower across the street from the cathedral
File:Jaro church interior.JPG|Main sanctuary in 2013
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Revision as of 04:17, 3 May 2014

Jaro Cathedral
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles
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The front facade of the Cathedral showing the stairs above the door leading to the statue of Our Lady of Candles
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Republic of the Philippines
LocationJaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusCathedral
DedicationOur Lady of the Candles under the original patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Consecrated1874
Relics heldSt. Josemaria Escriva
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeCathedral
StyleRomanesque Revival
Specifications
Number of domesOne
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Jaro
Clergy
ArchbishopArchbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, D.D
RectorMost Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D

The Jaro Cathedral, formally Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles (Template:Lang-es), is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. Located in the district of Jaro of Iloilo City, in the province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, it is under the original patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines formally declared the Archdiocese of Jaro as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles (Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) on February 2012. The Cathedral is the second national shrine in Visayas to be recognized, with the first one being Basilica del Santo Niño in Cebu[1]

History

The original cathedral was built in 1874 by the first Bishop of Jaro, Mariano Cuartero, O.P. It was destroyed by an earthquake in January 1948 and later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, Jose Maria Cuenco. The current parish rector is Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, Divinitatis Doctor.

The Filipino orator, journalist and historian, Graciano López Jaena was baptized in the Cathedral on December 20, 1856.

The National Historical Institute of the Philippines declared the Jaro Cathedral an historical landmark in 1976.[2]s

In January 2012, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines approved the cathedral as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles.[3]

Architecture

The shrine is constructed of Romanesque revival architecture. A distinctive feature is that the bell tower is located across a busy street from the church, on the Jaro Plaza. Typically, belfries are built next to their churches. In this case, the tower was adjacent to an earlier church, but an earthquake destroyed the church and left the tower. Another distinctive feature is the stairs attached to the front facade of the cathedral, over the main entrance, leading up to a shrine featuring a statue of Our Lady of the Candles, as can be see in the picture at the top of this article. The church also possesses relics of St. [[Josemaria Escriva[[.

On the cathedral grounds are a variety of archdiocesan and parish offices, and a perpetual adoration chapel. About a block away is the archdiocesan seminary and across the plaza is the archbishop's palace, or official residence.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jaro Cathedral.
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  1. ^ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/136861/nat%E2%80%99l-shrine-declaration-for-jaro-cathedral
  2. ^ "Cathedral of Jaro, Iloilo". Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  3. ^ http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/18224
  • The old bell tower across the street from the cathedral
    The old bell tower across the street from the cathedral
  • Main sanctuary in 2013
    Main sanctuary in 2013
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