Ibaan Church
The Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint James the Greater (Filipino: Parokya at Pang-Arsidiyosesis na Dambana ng Santiago Apostol), commonly known as Ibaan Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng Ibaan), is a Roman Catholic shrine and parish church in the municipality of Ibaan, Batangas in the Philippines. Known for its Easter traditions of Bati and Dagit, the church was founded in 1817 while the current structure was built from 1853 to 1869.
| Ibaan Church | |
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The church in February 2024 | |
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| Location | Ibaan, Batangas |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Religious institute | Oblates of St. Joseph |
| History | |
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| Founded | 1832 |
| Founder(s) | Fr. Manuel Grijalbo O.S.A |
| Dedication | James the Greater |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Neo-classic |
| Groundbreaking | 1853 |
| Completed | 1869 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 2 |
| Number of spires | 3 |
| Materials | Adobe stone, cement |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Lipa |
| Deanery | Saint Joseph the Patriarch |
| Parish | Saint James the Greater |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Allen Vic B. Cartagena |
| Vicar(s) | Regie Piad |
| Assistant priest(s) | Carl Andrew Patricio |
The church is under the Oblates of Saint Joseph and under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
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