San Joaquin Church | |
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San Joaquin Parish Church | |
Iglesia Parroquial de San Joaquin (Spanish) | |
![]() Façade of the church | |
Location in the Visayas | |
10°35′09″N 122°08′27″E / 10.585929°N 122.140910°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Catholic |
Tradition | Roman Rite |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure |
Designated | 2001 |
Architectural type | Church building |
Completed | 1869 |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Jaro |
Parish | San Joaquin, Iloilo |
San Joaquin Parish Church (Spanish: Iglesia Parroquial de San Joaquin), commonly known as San Joaquin Church, is a Roman Catholic Church in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines within the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Jaro. It is largely known for its pediment featuring a military scene, the Spanish victory over the Moors in the Battle of Tétouan. The church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines.