Ungca, Philippines
Jaro Cathedral
The Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the National Shrine of the Our Lady of Candles, Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and colloquially as Jaro Cathedral, is a cathedral and national shrine located in the district of Jaro in Iloilo City, on the island of Panay in the Philippines. The seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro, it was placed under the patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. It was established in 1575 as a visita of Oton by the Augustinians and as a separate parish in 1587.
- City
- Ungca
- Country
- Philippines
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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