Ethereal Edifice
Women wanting to be empowered by the graces of women saints have a place in Molo Church, built in 1831. This Gothic-Renaissance-styled church made of coral rocks (affixed with a mortar made from egg whites mixed with sand) earned the moniker "women’s church" because of the presence of 16 images of women saints inside. The centerpiece in the retablo is the image of Sta. Ana, the patron saint of Molo.
Overgrowth
The most familiar sight associated with Iloilo is the Molo Church built in 1831. Its two towering red spires and its regal structure sits on a throne high above the Molo plaza. It is also known to be a feminist church because of the two rows of sixteen female saints line on both sides of the altar. Molo church is very sturdy and has survived fires, earthquakes, and artillery barrages in 1945.
It was said that Jose Rizal frequented Molo Church because of its biblical paintings, which is no longer extant. The bells still bear the scars of bullets shot at Philippine resistance fighters in the second world war.
Molo Church Interiors
Molo Church Facade
The twin red spires peeping out from the treetops is probably the most familiar sight associated with Iloilo. The towering spires associated with Iloilo. The towering spires belong to the stately Molo Church,built in 1831. Its tall and regal structure sits on a throne high above the wide plaza it faces. Soon after its construction it was already much-admired,notably by Dr.Jose Rizal who made a brief stopover on his way to Mindanao. It is also known as home to an all-female collection of saints,antique statues with some of the most beautiful faces and details in religious art.
3km from the City Poper, Molo Church is located just beside Molo Plaza in Molo District. You will not miss it!
Molo Church by Nestor Santiago
Coral rock Molo church built in 1831 was made as an evacuation center for the civilians during WWIl
