morong church rizal
as you approach the town of morong you will be awed by the appearance of this beautiful structure perched on top of a hill. this is the st jerome church of morong. built by the franciscans in 1615 most of the heavily ornate neo baroque exterior, reminiscent of mexican churches, has been meticulously preserved. it is told that chinese craftsmen help build this church leaving traces of their influence on the design of the facade. the facade and belfries were added to the main body of the church in the 1850's. the interior has been recently restored and slightly strayed from its classic appearance with the use of highly polished marble tiles. the altar is simple yet very elegant. this church prides itself by keeping a relic of st jerome, which is usually exhibited annually during his feast day on september 30
morong church rizal
as you approach the town of morong you will be awed by the appearance of this beautiful structure perched on top of a hill. this is the st jerome church of morong. built by the franciscans in 1615 most of the heavily ornate neo baroque exterior, reminiscent of mexican churches, has been meticulously preserved. it is told that chinese craftsmen help build this church leaving traces of their influence on the design of the facade. the facade and belfries were added to the main body of the church in the 1850's. the interior has been recently restored and slightly strayed from its classic appearance with the use of highly polished marble tiles. the altar is simple yet very elegant. this church prides itself by keeping a relic of st jerome, which is usually exhibited annually during his feast day on september 30