Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, Sariaya
Facts and practical information
St Francis of Assisi Church is a Roman Catholic church in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines. Based on the Historical marker of St. Francis of Assisi Church, the first structure was constructed in 1599. The second church was built in 1605 but was replaced by a third church in 1641. In 1703 the town was transferred to Lumangbayan but the earthquakes and floods of 1743 destroyed the church and the town caused the people to transfer to the present site. The present church was built in 1748 during the term of 2 Spanish Friars namely, Fr. Martin de Talavera and Fr. Joaquin Alapont. ()
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Tayabas Basilica, Spanish colonial bridges in Tayabas, Mount Mayabobo, Pagsanjan Gorge National Park.