St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, also referred to as Jagna Church, is a Spanish colonial-era church located in the town of Jagna in the province of Bohol, Philippines. Its second patron is San Roque (St. Roch).
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History
Christianization of the town of Jagna was pioneered by the Jesuits who arrived in 1596. On September 29, 1631, Jesuit priest Buenaventura de Corazon established its parish that was then known as San Miguel de Jagna. However when the Jesuit friars were expelled in 1768, the Augustinian Recollects took over.
The church was burned in 1808 and a new one was constructed by Fr. Felix Blas de las Mercedes in 1808, which was then taken up by Fr. Mariano Gutierrez and Fr. Ramon Macian de Santa Ana, who finished the construction works in 1868. Paintings that can be seen in its interiors were made by Raymundo Francia, an artist from Cebu.
The church survived both man-made and natural disasters. For instance, it was spared from the ravages of the Philippine-American War in 1901 when the town was razed by the advancing American colonizers. Extensive repairs were carried out in 1968 that transformed its exteriors.
On February 8, 1990, it sustained damages from an earthquake. And on October 15, 2013, it had minor damages from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
Heritage
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared Jagna Church as a house of worship of heritage and historic significance. A Level II historical marker was given on March 10, 2015.
Architecture
The semicircular pediment is what catches the eye upon looking at the church’s facade. Its outline is decorated with rhomboids and molding. At its enter is the niche of the patron with pilasters. Below it is an arch window flanked by rectilinear windows, a pattern that is also seen in the ground level with the arched door and the windows in each side.
Bell towers flank the facade though they are of dissimilar heights, the epistle tower is shorter than the other. They are housed in quadrangular bases and the upper levels are octagonal, pierced with arches, and capped with a dome.
Celebration
The feast of St. Michael the Archangel is celebrated every September 29, while the secular celebration is called Sinu-og Estokada Festival or Sinu-og Festival. Additionally, the feast of St. Roch falls on August 16.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Jagna, Bohol from May 12, 2025 to May 18, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Jagna.
Monday
- No mass schedule found.
Tuesday
- No mass schedule found.
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday
- No mass schedule found.
Friday
- No mass schedule found.
Saturday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Sunday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 8:00-9:00 AM
- 10:00-11:00 AM (Facebook Live)
- 3:00-4:00 PM
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Jagna, Bohol |
| Other Names | Jagna Church |
| Address | Poblacion, Jagna, Bohol 6308 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | +6384654654 |
| smapja@gmail.com | |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Society of Jesus, Fr. Buenaventura de Corazon |
| Established | 1596 |
| Age | 429 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | September 29, 1631 |
| Age as parish | 394 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Diocese | Diocese of Talibon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of Our Lady of Consolation |
| Patron | St. Michael the Archangel, St. Roch |
| Feast day | September 29 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage | Heritage Church |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Age since completed | 157 years |
| Builder | Fr. Felix Blas de las Mercedes, Fr. Mariano Gutierrez, Fr. Ramon Macian de Santa Ana |
| Belfry | 2 |
| Tower | 2 |
Nearby Churches
- Immaculate Conception Church in Duero, Bohol
- Our Lady of Consolation Church in Guindulman, Bohol
- Santa Cruz Quasi Parish in Payao, Duero, Bohol
- St. Joseph the Worker Church in Lonoy, Jagna, Bohol
- Sta. Cruz Church in Catungawan Sur, Guindulman, Bohol
- Sto. Niño Church in Anda, Bohol
- Sto. Niño Church in Guinacot, Guindulman, Bohol
References
- Simbahan ng Jagna. National Historical Commission of the Philippines. July 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2023
- Bobix. Quake jolts Bohol, affects Jagna. Municipal Government of Jagna. October 22, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2023
- Jose, Regalado Trota (2001). Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches. National Commission on Culture and the Arts. Manila, Philippines. ISBN 9718140166, 978-9718140161. Retrieved January 11, 2023
- Happy fiesta, JAGNA! National Museum Bohol. September 29, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2023
- Diocese of Talibon. Claretian Publications. Retrieved January 11, 2023