About Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist
The Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist, commonly known as Badoc Basilica, is a Roman Catholic church in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Built in the 17th century in Earthquake Baroque style, it was elevated to minor basilica in 2018. It is notable as the baptismal church of painter Juan Luna and shrine of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc, featuring coral block walls and historic religious artworks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a historic coral-stone Earthquake Baroque church facing the town plaza in central Badoc. Inside is a single-nave interior with wooden altar, religious images, and the shrine of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc. The complex includes a bell tower, convent ruins, and a small plaza. The atmosphere is that of an active parish church where visitors can view architecture, religious art, and the preserved baptismal font of Juan Luna.
Key highlights
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Minor basilica elevated by Pope Francis in 2018, first minor basilica in Ilocos Norte
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Earthquake Baroque architecture built with coral blocks and bricks from the 17th century
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Shrine of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc, a revered Marian image crowned in 2018
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Baptismal font of Filipino painter Juan Luna, baptized in the church in 1857