Saint James the Apostle Parish Church (Paete)

Paete Church
Saint James the Apostle Parish Church
San Santiago Apostol Parish Church
Church facade, circa 2024
Paete Church is located in Laguna
Paete Church
Paete Church
Location in Laguna
Paete Church is located in Luzon
Paete Church
Paete Church
Paete Church is located in Philippines
Paete Church
Paete Church
Location in the Philippines
14°21′52″N 121°28′54″E / 14.364557°N 121.481638°E / 14.364557; 121.481638
LocationPaete, Laguna
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitedioceseofsanpablo.net
History
Former name(s)Pueblo de San Lorenzo Diacono
StatusParish church
Founded1580
Founder(s)Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa
DedicationSaint James the Greater
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Historical Landmark
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque Mission
Groundbreaking1864
Specifications
Length42 m (138 ft)
Width7 m (23 ft)
Height14 m (46 ft)
Number of domes1
MaterialsVolcanic tuff, egg white and other native material
Administration
ProvinceManila
MetropolisManila
ArchdioceseManila
DioceseSan Pablo
DeanerySt. James
Clergy
Priest(s)Rex Maharlika P. delos Angeles
Assistant priest(s)Ricky B. Velasco

Saint James the Apostle Parish Church, commonly known as the Church of Paete, is the only Roman Catholic church in Paete, Laguna, Philippines. Its patron saint is James the Apostle and his feast is celebrated every July 25. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of San Pablo. The church is known for its huge and exquisite collection of images depicting the Passion of Christ, its century-old paintings and wooden images of saints (or poon).