| Paete Church | |
|---|---|
| Saint James the Apostle Parish Church | |
| San Santiago Apostol Parish Church | |
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| 14°21′52″N 121°28′54″E / 14.364557°N 121.481638°E | |
| Location | Paete, Laguna |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | dioceseofsanpablo |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Pueblo de San Lorenzo Diacono |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1580 |
| Founder(s) | Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa |
| Dedication | Saint James the Greater |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque Mission |
| Groundbreaking | 1864 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Width | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Number of domes | 1 |
| Materials | Volcanic tuff, egg white and other native material |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manila |
| Metropolis | Manila |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Diocese | San Pablo |
| Deanery | St. James |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Rex Maharlika P. delos Angeles |
| Assistant priest(s) | Ricky B. Velasco |
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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).