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7 Churches for Visita Iglesia during the Holy Week in Pili, Camarines Sur

By Two Monkeys Travel - Contributor January 21st, 2018 Posted in Asia Travel Blog, Destination, Philippines Travel Blog, Travel Blog, Travel Guides No comments

Spend the Lenten Season on a journey with Christ through a Visita Iglesia in Pili, Camarines Sur. Pili is the capital city of Camarines Sur and is one of the best destinations during the Holy Week. This place has a deep connection with religion since the proclamation of Christianity by the Spanish missionaries in Pili dates back to the early 1770s. Aside from its deep-seated ancestry, Pili houses several churches perfect for pilgrimage this coming approaching Holy Week. Below is the full list of the best seven churches to guide you in your Visita Iglesia in Pili, Camarines Sur.

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1. Christ the King Parish in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

Christ the King Parish is one the best churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia as it provides a contrasting feel on the outside and in the inside. On the exterior, this church features a simplistic architectural design that is fully emphasized by a lush, spacious garden. On the interior, however, it showcases a very intricate design that one may wonder if the place outside is the same as inside. Truly, this church is befitting to commemorate Jesus Christ as the King. This is because it reflects Christ’s status as a simple son of a farmer in the eyes of many, but is really the Son of God in the eyes of believers. With this, putting Christ the King Parish in the list for your Visita Iglesia in Pili is definitely an enlightening experience.

Location: Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur

2. Our Lady of Remedies Parish in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Photo by Ma Angela Acorda Catapang

What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

Our Lady of Remedies Parish in the town of Curry brings a modern feel to your Holy Week and Visita Iglesia in Pili. This sacred place definitely deserves a spot in your seven churches for its contemporary design. It may feature a disproportionate facade, yet somehow it still feels that it is made in the right way. Another thing that is unique to this church is its altar. It shows a simplistic design with a mural of the Almighty Father along with the cherubim. Aside from that, there is a large, transparent window at the bottom of the mural where the wooden sculpture of the Crucifixion of Jesus outside can be seen.

Location: Curry, Pili, Camarines Sur

3. St. Rose of Lima Parish in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

St. Rose of Lima Parish in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Photo by Rheina Larcena

What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

The St. Rose of Lima Parish is another great destination for your Visita Iglesia in Pili for its sensational facade. This church features a beautiful facade with gray walls and two stained glass windows. It also has a separate belfry which adds more elegance to its entrance. Ultimately, the multiple steps in front provide a dramatic feel on your way inside for a moment of prayer and devotion to God.

Location: Anayan, Pili, Camarines Sur

4. St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

St. Therese of Child Jesus Parish is another remarkable destination for your Holy Week and Visita Iglesia in Pili because of its unique structure. This church features a semi-dome-like appearance and looks more like the traditional Filipino hat or “salakot.” Its inside shows a sizeable interior with an impressive, stair-like ceiling extending in an upward direction to its center, where chandeliers hung above, thus enhancing its presentation. The altar shows a figure of Sto. Niño and a gigantic statue of Jesus Christ with the cross in its background.

Location: San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

5. St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Photo by Danny Valenciano Sumalabe

What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is the youngest church in Pili, Camarines Sur. It was added to the Archdiocese of Caceres in 2011, and it stands as the district’s 78th parish. It may still be under construction, but masses are already held in it and are an advisable church to visit during your Visita Iglesia in Pili.

Location: Himaao, Pili, Camarines Sur

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6. St. Raphael the Archangel Church in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Photo by St. Raphael the Archangel Parish of Pili, Camarines Sur

What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

St. Raphael the Archangel Church is probably the most prominent church in town and is one of the most sought out destinations for a Visita Iglesia in Pili. This church features a magnificent tiled stone facade with a polished wooden door. Its altar shows a statue of Jesus Christ risen from the dead with the cross in the background. Along with the image of Jesus, there are also two angelic statues standing in the right and left a corner of the altar.

Location: Pili, Camarines Sur

7. San Francisco Church in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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What makes it one of the best 7 churches in Pili for Visita Iglesia, Holy Week, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo?

San Francisco Church May not be situated in Pili, but it is just located in the nearby town of Naga to complete your Visita Iglesia in Pili, Camarines Sur. Founded in 1578, this is the first church that was built by the Franciscan Friars in the region. During the World War II, the church was totally devastated and reduced to ruins until it was reconstructed to what it is now today.

Location: Naga, Camarines Sur

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