St. Isidore the Farmer Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines.
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History
Pontevedra began as part of the jurisdiction of the town of Panay. Its settlement was organized in present-day barrio of Sublangon in 1853, and three years later it was made into a town. In 1859, the pueblo was transferred along the banks of Agbalo River.
It acquired its present-day name after the home town of Fr. Gregorio Hermida, currently the city of Pontevedra, Spain. Fr. Hermida also established the parish in 1878.
The present-day church was solemnly dedicated and blessed by His Excellency Most Rev. Fr. Victor B. Bendico, D.D. on September 2, 2023.
Architecture
Stairs lead up to the church’s front-yard. Parishioners can enter the interiors through one of three doorways, each with a small portico (two of which with composite capital) with a gable roof and fluted supports on plinths. Above the main entrance is a rectangular opening with balustrade and on the pediment is where the patron is enthroned flanked by niches. The bell tower flank the facade, and at their base are statues of saints.
Celebration
The feast of St. Isidore is May 15.
Services
The parish office is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily except Tuesday.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Isidore the Farmer Church in Pontevedra, Capiz from August 18, 2025 to August 24, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Pontevedra.
Monday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Tuesday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Wednesday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Thursday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Friday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Saturday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Sunday
- 6:00-7:00 AM (Hiligaynon)
- 8:00-9:00 AM (Hiligaynon - PVDCI Local Cable Channel 8 Live)
- 10:00-11:00 AM (English - Facebook Live)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (English)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Isidore the Farmer Church in Pontevedra, Capiz |
| Address | Pontevedra, Capiz 5802 |
| Country | Philippines |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Website | stisidorepontevedr.wixsite.com |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1878 |
| Age | 147 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of Sta. Monica |
| Patron | St. Isidore |
| Feast day | May 15 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 2 |
Nearby Churches
- Holy Child Parish Church in Maayon, Capiz
- Mary Help of Christians Church in Quios, Panitan, Capiz
- Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Church in Anhawon, Panay, Capiz
- Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Station in Capagao Panitan, Capiz
- Santa Monica Church in Panay, Capiz
- St. Augustine Mission Station in Cogon, Panay, Capiz
- St. Francis of Assisi Mission Station in Quevedo, Maayon, Capiz
- St. Lawrence the Deacon Church in Panitan, Capiz
- St. Michael the Archangel Church in San Antonio, Cuartero, Capiz
- St. Nicholas of Tolentino Church in Pawa, Panay, Capiz
- St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Bailan, Pontevedra, Capiz
References
- Archdiocese of Capiz. Retrieved January 4, 2024