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San Isidro Labrador Church and Convent

The 3rd parish to be established in the island of Siquijor was Laci (formerly Tigbawan) thru the recommendation of Fray Juan Felix de la Encarnacion.  It was founded in 1857.  Here in this parish the "espiritu emprendedor" (enterprising spirit) of the missionaries was manifested.  The Recollects undertook construction of the church, convent, schools, municipal house, cemetery, bridges, irrigation canal and others.  Most notable among these Recollects was Fray Toribio Sanchez under whose supervision the church and convent were constructed. 

The church was constructed in 1884 using indigenous coral stones and local hardwood. For more photos, you may visit our San Isidro Labrador Photo Gallery.






 

"Rare is the church which has preserved its original flooring. ...An intact wooden floor is a great rarity. One must go all the way to Lazi, Siquijor to savor such a marvel." 
Professor Regalado Trota Jose in his book, Simbahan: Church Art In Colonial Philipplines 1565-1898. Published by the Ayala Foundcation, Inc., Makati, 1992, page 42-43. Prof. Jose is a church historian; Head, Committee on Monuments and Sites; President, ICOMOS, Philippines. He first visited Siquijor in July, 1986.
 

The construction of the convent was started in 1887, using indigenous coral stones and local hardwood. For more photos you may visit our San Isidro Labrador Photo Gallery.