About St. Martin of Tours Parish Church
St. Martin of Tours Parish Church, commonly known as Bocaue Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Poblacion, Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines. Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1606, it is one of the oldest churches in the province. The church is notable for its simple Baroque-influenced architecture, its role as the center of the town's religious life, and as the home of the revered Holy Cross of Wawa (Mahal na Krus sa Wawa).
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a historic parish church in the town center of Bocaue with a simple, light-colored facade, bell tower, and a single-nave interior with altar, religious images, and stained glass. The surroundings include a church patio, parish grounds, and nearby municipal area along J.P. Rizal Street. Visitors can view the interior, attend Mass, see the venerated Holy Cross of Wawa, and explore the quiet town plaza area. The atmosphere is that of an active community parish.
Key highlights
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Historic Franciscan parish church founded in 1606
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Home of the venerated Holy Cross of Wawa (Mahal na Krus sa Wawa)
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Simple Baroque-influenced facade and bell tower
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Active center of the annual Bocaue River Festival devotion
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Located in Poblacion, the historic town center of Bocaue