Sarrat Church (Santa Monica Parish Church)

Santa Monica Parish Church, commonly known as Sarrat Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Built in 1779 by Augustinian friars and rebuilt in 1848, it is considered the largest church in Ilocos Norte and a prominent example of Earthquake Baroque architecture. Constructed with red bricks, it features a massive facade, three naves, and a historic convent. It is recognized as an Important Cultural Property and remains an active parish and heritage landmark.

Visitors can expect a large red-brick Earthquake Baroque church with a wide facade, twin bell towers, and a spacious three-nave interior. The complex includes the main church, convent ruins and a churchyard along the Padsan River. Inside are altars, religious images of Saint Monica and Saint Augustine, and historic brickwork. The setting is quiet and town-centered, suitable for sightseeing, photography, and attending Mass. The church is an active parish, so visitors encounter both heritage architecture and ongoing religious use.