St. Anthony of Padua Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Llorente, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
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History
The origin of the town was a settlement along the Lanang River established by people who moved from Borongan. Hence, it was called Lanang after the river and its people were known as Lananganons. More people migrated from Guiuan and inhabited the banks of Tongkip River and then later moved at water source of Bodyongan.
During the Spanish times, it was organized into a town called El Pueblo de Lanang in 1783. Its population was 3,846 people who were converted into Christianity and whose spiritual needs were taken care of by priests from Parish of Borongan. Its church became an independent parish through an approval by Governor General Antonio de Urbiztondo on May 14, 1851.
The town was renamed Llorente after Cebu’s first governor, Julio Llorente, under American colonial government according to Act No. 960 passed on October 23, 1903.
Architecture
The church is decorated by molding and fluted pilasters, and it is hemmed by pillars that culminate in finials at their peaks. It is pierced with arch openings, such as the main doorway that is also shaded by a gable overhang. On the pediment is the image of the patron carrying the Holy Child and topped with a cross.
Interestingly, the church is flanked by two bell towers of dissimilar design. The tower in the gospel side is modern and minimalist, a structure of three posts. On the other side is a traditional four-cornered, four-level church tower that is capped with a dome roof.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Anthony of Padua is June 13.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Llorente, Eastern Samar from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Llorente.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Anthony of Padua Church in Llorente, Eastern Samar |
| Address | Real St., Brgy. 8, Llorente, Eastern Samar 6803 |
| Country | Philippines |
| sapp_llorente@yahoo.com | |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | May 14, 1851 |
| Age as parish | 174 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo |
| Diocese | Diocese of Borongan |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Joseph |
| Patron | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Feast day | June 13 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 2 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Hernani, Eastern Samar
- San Bonaventura Church in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- St. Joseph Church in General MacArthur, Eastern Samar
References
- Parishes. Diocese of Borongan. Retrieved May 19, 2024
- Llorente. Provincial Government of Samar. Retrieved May 19, 2024
- Executive Summary. Commission on Audit. Retrieved May 19, 2024
- Act No. 960, October 23, 1903. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved May 19, 2024