Sts. Philip and James the Less Church is a Roman Catholic church located in San Felipe-Santiago, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
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History
The name of the town is purportedly derived from word of similar spelling that means to one that’s spread out (minalabag) or build-up of mud (mina, labag). It is traced to the time when the settlement was deposited with sediments whenever the river overflowed. The church was established in 1583.
Architecture
The statues of the patrons flank the three-doorway entrance that is shaded by an overhang and embellished with engaged columsna nd pilasters. Above is a series of slit arch windows decorated with blind arches. The pediment is an empty space, and at its peak is a symbol and a cross decorated with volutes.
Celebration
The feast of St. Philip and St. James the Less is May 3 and the town celebrates the Tumatarok Festival.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Sts. Philip and James the Less Church in Minalabac, Camarines Sur 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 Minalabac.
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
- 7:00-8:00 AM
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sts. Philip and James the Less Church in Minalabac, Camarines Sur |
| Address | San Felipe-Santiago, Minalabac, Camarines Sur 4414 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | (054) 475-4870 |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1583 |
| Age | 442 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres |
| Diocese | Diocese of Libmanan |
| Vicariate | St. Joseph the Worker Vicariate |
| Patron | St. James the Less, St. Philip |
| Feast day | May 3 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church in Antipolo, Minalabac, Camarines Sur
- Our Lady of Salvation Church in Salingogon, Minalabac, Camarines Sur
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Mataoroc, Minalabac, Camarines Sur
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Antonio, Milaor, Camarines Sur
- St. Joseph the Worker Church in Milaor, Camarines Sur
- St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Church in Dalipay, Milaor, Camarines Sur
References
- Parish Priests and Administrators. Diocese of Libmanan. Retrieved July 8, 2024
- History and Culture. Salingoy: A Journey through Minalabac. Retrieved July 8, 2024