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The San Gregorio Magno Parish, which is underneath the jurisdiction of the Diocese of San Pablo, is Laguna’s first minor basilica
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis has named the San Gregorio Magno Parish in Majayjay, Laguna, as a minor basilica.
The Catholic Bishops’ Convention of the Philippines, by way of CBCP Information, made the announcement on Friday, January 31. The San Gregorio Magno Parish, together with the Diocese of San Pablo which has jurisdiction over it, additionally confirmed the Vatican’s designation.
In line with the CBCP, the Vatican granted the designation on January 25, following a petition from the San Pablo diocese in December 2024.
“Our parish is the biggest Church in Diocese of San Pablo and acknowledged as a Nationwide Historic Treasure by the Nationwide Historic Fee of the Philippines,” the San Gregorio Magno Parish mentioned.
The Diocese of San Pablo mentioned the Majayjay church is the primary minor basilica underneath its jurisdiction, and Laguna’s first minor basilica, in accordance with the CBCP.
Minor basilicas have privileges due to their “particular bond of communion with the Pope.” A church is elevated to minor basilica standing if it meets sure standards, like “antiquity, dignity, historic worth, architectural and creative price, and significance as facilities of worship.”
Among the many recognized minor basilicas within the nation are the Quiapo Church in Manila, the Minor Basilica of the Santo Niño de Cebu, and the Our Girl of Manaoag Church in Pangasinan.
Citing the espresso desk e book Gifted to Give: The Religion-Journey of the Church in Laguna [1521-2021], the Diocese of San Pablo mentioned the Majayjay church was first established by Augustinian missionaries in 1571 utilizing bamboo and metallic strings. The church was constructed after a dialogue between conquistador Juan de Salcedo with the city’s native tribes.
“Its massive church and previous parish kumbento, now housing a Catholic Faculty, are reminders that caravans from the ports of the Bicol area, passing the cities of Tayabas and Lucban, would search in a single day relaxation in these massive church services earlier than descending to the cities alongside the shores of the Laguna de Bae after which to experience the cascos crusing to Manila through the lake and the connecting Pasig River,” the e book learn.
In line with the diocese, the church additionally served as quarters for invading American troops through the Filipino-American battle.
“Right now, the parish is a invaluable historic icon of Laguna, being the biggest parish church within the province; preserving the lasting marks of the Hispanic colonial period evident in its structure and worth,” the diocese added. – Rappler.com
