St. Michael the Archangel Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
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History
According to one account, its old name was Guta de Leche given by Dutch traders because of its milk-like stalagmites in Guta Port. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, it was known as Carahan from sea turtle that was abundant along the coast. It was formally called Caramoan in 1619.
The Christian missionary Fr. Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa reached the peninsula in the 17th century. He began organizing the settlement that was then called Baluarte. It was turned over to the secular clergy in 1696.
An early church was made of wood, bamboo, and nipa. The present day church is made of stones, clay, and adobe.
Architecture
The church has red masonry wall with its arch entrance flanked by pilasters and niches of holy figures. In its upper level are arch windows flanking the central niche of the patron. On the pediment is an oculus, and it rises to a singular belfry decorated with spires and balustrade.
Celebration
The feast of St. Michael the Archangel is May 8 and the town celebrates the Isla Carahan Festival.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Caramoan, Camarines Sur from June 30, 2025 to July 6, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Caramoan.
Monday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
Tuesday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
Wednesday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
Thursday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
Friday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
Saturday
- 5:45-6:45 AM
- 1:00-2:00 PM (Hanopol)
- 2:30-3:30 PM (San Roque)
- 4:00-5:00 PM (Pili Centro)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Lubas)
Sunday
- 5:00-6:00 AM (Bikol)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (English)
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Cadong)
- 8:00-9:00 AM (Salvacion)
- 9:00-10:00 AM (Caputatan)
- 1:00-2:00 PM (Ilawod)
- 2:30-3:30 PM (Terogo)
- 4:00-4:00 PM (Bikol)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (English)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Michael the Archangel Church in Caramoan, Camarines Sur |
| Address | Real St. Barangay Tawog, Caramoan, Camarines Sur 4429 |
| Country | Philippines |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Fr. Francisco de la Cruz Y Oropesa |
| Established | 1619 |
| Age | 406 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Michael the Archangel |
| Patron | St. Michael the Archangel |
| Architecture | |
| Belfry | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Divino Rostro Church in Bahi, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church in Guijalo, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bikal, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
- St. Dominic of Guzman Church in Tabgon, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
References
- Parishes. Archdiocese of Caceres. Retrieved June 26, 2024
- Caramoan’s St. Michael the Archangel Church marks 400 years. CBCP News. May 1, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2024
- The Parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Caramoan, Camarines Sur celebrates 400th Year of Evangeli. Bicol Mail. Retrieved June 26, 2024