Molo Church, The Feminist Church

St Anne Parish Church (Molo Church)

In the center of Iloilo is a Neo Gothic and Renaissance style church called St. Anne Parish or Molo Church. It bears the sole distinction of being a "feminist" church. Molo Church celebrates female saints and martyrs whose statues stand sentinel on pillars along the length of the nave. The central altar holds the figures of St. Anne and her child, Mary. What an exceptional tribute to these women who spent their lives in the service of others while suffering hardships, trials and persecution.

The 16 statues of female saints and martyrs:

St. Apolonia

St. Marta

St. Genevieve

St. Margaret

St. Rose of Lima

St. Cecilia

St. Lucy

St. Isabelle

St. Marcella

St. Therese

St. Monica

St. Claire

St. Felicity

St. Agnes

St. Juliana

St. Mary Magdalene

St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin

High Altar

Nave with 16 statues of female saints

St. Cecilia

St. Teresa

St. Genevieve

There are several noteworthy churches in Iloilo. Molo Church is one of them. Don't miss it if you're in town. Tap the link to learn more about the historical churches of Iloilo: https://www.travelswithcharie.com/2018/05/historical-churches-of-iloilo.html.

Where to stay:

Park Inn by Radisson

SM City Iloilo Complex, Mandurriao

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-iloilo

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