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The first time I’ve heard about a “Green Church” in the province of Camiguin, I have said that this church is only one of its kind here in our country. This famous church is also known as Sto. Rosario Church located in the rustic town of Sagay.

Unlike the other Spanish colonial churches in the Philippines, Sto. Rosario Church is very simple. Its façade is not conspicuous; rather, it has a weathered beauty that is common to most century-old churches. The altar wall has multi-colored adobe stones, not the antique wooden retablos usually found in old churches.

Though Santo Rosario Church lacks the magnificence of a cathedral, stepping inside the church will give you a glimpse of the church’s past and the role it played in history. The church was built in 1882 using coral stones and undergoes some renovations to strengthen the new structure. The present structure was made of steel bars and modern building techniques.

Sto. Rosario Church is sometimes referred to as Green Church. It is because of the materials used that show the creativity and environment-friendly of the church designers. Driftwood chandeliers, the sawali (woven bamboo skin) walls, the ornamental plants at the entrance, bamboo columns, and other local materials are the first things that will welcome you upon entering the church. Read More:  https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Sto-Rosario-Church-Green-Church-of-Camiguin

 

 

 

 

 

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This is Sto. Rosario Church is located at the town of Sagay, Camiguin Island. It is one of the oldest church in Camiguin yet it is one the youngest looking church in the island. Why?   The original church was built in 1882 using coral stones, but sadly the old infrastructures are too weak. So it was retrofitted with steel bars using modern building techniques. One of the downsides of the retrofitting is the modern ceiling, which is not that appealing.

One of the unique things you can find on the church is their driftwood chandeliers. Once you entered the church this is usually the first thing that visitors see.  Read More:  http://www.gottotravel.net/2012/05/saint-rosario-church-of-camiguin.html

 

 

STO. ROSARIO CHURCH

 

 

 

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But inside it there were driftwoods hanging as chandeliers, an altar made of sawali and brick, bamboo used as posts, and many other wood and stone native elements that are quite simply yet perfectly designed.  The church deserves extra points for looking 100% Pinoy.  Wow.  This has got to be one of the most unique churches in the country, up there with the UP Chapel (bcoz it’s perfectly circular) and the church in Binacayan, Cavite with its open altar.   Read More:  http://funfeistyfemale.blogspot.com/2013/10/island-tour.html

 

 

 

Photo from:   http://soulpersonified.blogspot.com/2014/12/if-these-stone-walls-could-talk.html

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Savor the Beauty of the Island Paradise of Camiguin

Where is Camiguin and How to Get There

Discover Interesting Places in Camiguin

Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Camiguin

Discover the Amazing Beaches of Camiguin

Enjoy a Lot of Fun Times in Camiguin

Camiguin Photo Gallery

Camiguin Video Collection