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The old Oton Church, also known as the Immaculate Conception Parish Church, was a Gothic - Neoclassical Roman Catholic church located in Oton, Iloilo, Philippines. Once one of the largest churches in the country, it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1948 .
Old Oton Church, destroyed in the 1948 earthquake (1901). Oton, formerly known as Ogtong, has a rich history dating back to the settlement of Malays in the area. Evidence of this early settlement includes the discovery of a gold death mask in Barangay San Antonio during the 1960s.
Old Oton Church: Oton, Iloilo: Augustinian church See also. ... History of the Philippines (1565–1898) Catholic Church in the Philippines; References
Iloilo is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. ... Old Oton Church in Oton: consecrated 1891, destroyed by earthquake January 24, 1948.
The church was severely damaged by an earthquake on July 13, 1787. Rebuilding efforts were led by Fr. Jose Orangren from 1893 to 1896. It suffered another setback with a fire in 1895, but was restored by Fr. Agustin Llorente. The church also sustained damage during World War II and the 1948 earthquake, which also destroyed the convent. [4]
The churches in Igbaras, San Miguel, Oton, and Maasin were severely damaged and were demolished. [3] The belfries of churches in Alimodian, Duenas, Dumangas, Guimbal, Lambunao, Passi, San Joaquin, and Arevalo districts in Iloilo City collapsed, while Jaro Cathedral (the city's episcopal see) was also severely damaged. Twenty-one were reportedly ...
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