About St. Mary the Virgin Church
St. Mary the Virgin Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Poblacion, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Built by American Episcopal missionaries in the early 1900s, it is the central church of the Episcopal Mission in northern Luzon. Notable for its stone architecture, stained-glass windows, and adjacent cemetery, it reflects the blending of Anglican tradition with local Igorot culture and remains an active parish and landmark in Sagada town proper.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest stone church with a simple interior, wooden pews, stained-glass windows, and a quiet churchyard and cemetery nearby. The church is set in central Sagada within walking distance of shops and guesthouses, surrounded by pine trees and mountain views. Visitors can view the exterior and interior when open, attend services, walk the cemetery grounds, and learn about the Episcopal mission history through plaques and displays.
Key highlights
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Historic stone Episcopal church dating to the American missionary period
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Stained-glass windows and simple wooden interior
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Adjacent cemetery with traditional Sagada burial customs
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Active parish of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines
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Central location in Sagada Poblacion within walking distance of town center