Argao Church | |
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Saint Michael the Archangel Parish | |
![]() Church complex in 2012 | |
9°52′55″N 123°36′28″E / 9.88199°N 123.607794°E | |
Location | Poblacion, Argao, Cebu |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 1703 |
Dedication | St. Michael the Archangel |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 1703 |
Completed | 1788 |
Specifications | |
Materials | Sand, gravel, cement, wood, mortar and bricks |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Cebu |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Jose S. Palma |
Pastor(s) | Rev. Fr. Antonio G. Zamora Jr., Rev. Fr. Calixto B. Apigo, Rev. Fr. Virgilio P. Paras Jr. |
The Archdiocesan Shrine of San Miguel Arcangel, commonly known as Argao Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Argao, Cebu, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Cebu. The municipality of Argao was established as a parish in 1703 under the Augustinian order. To serve the parochial needs of its people, a stone church was constructed in 1734 and was completed in 1788. The church was dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.