About St. John the Evangelist Parish Church
St. John the Evangelist Parish Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Poblacion Barangay 2, Tanauan City, Batangas, Philippines. Commonly known as Tanauan Church, it serves the Archdiocese of Lipa. The parish was founded in 1584 and relocated to its present site after the 1754 Taal Volcano eruption. The current stone church was constructed in the late 19th century and is noted for its heritage architecture and central role in the city's religious life.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a historic stone church in the city center of Tanauan facing the city plaza. The exterior features a symmetrical facade with a pediment and bell tower, while the interior has a single nave, altar, religious images, and stained glass. The surrounding area includes a churchyard, plaza, and adjacent municipal buildings. Visitors can attend Mass, view heritage architecture, take photographs from the plaza, and explore the quiet interior and grounds.
Key highlights
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Historic Roman Catholic parish church of Tanauan City under the Archdiocese of Lipa
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Late 19th-century stone church architecture with facade and bell tower
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Central location fronting Tanauan City Plaza in Poblacion Barangay 2
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Parish founded in 1584 and relocated after the 1754 Taal Volcano eruption