Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Revisited 2019 - Camarines Sur

November 25, 2019

Located at Elias Angeles Street, Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the historical Catholic churches found in what is dubbed as the Pilgrimage City of Naga.

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral History

Constructed in 1575 and finished four years later, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, also called the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John served as a sanctuary and pilgrimage destination for generations of pilgrims.

Porta Mariae

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral as seen from Porta Mariae

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral facade

Still looks Holy despite being black

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral sustained heavy damage in 1856 due to a strong typhoon and also from the earthquake of 1887. It was quickly repaired by the locals. Despite this time and Mother Nature still took its toll on the church particularly its facade. Finally, in 1987, the cathedral underwent restoration works meant to bring back its glory.

Stations of the Cross found outside the cathedral

One of the two historical markers of the church

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral NHI Marker

The golden seal of Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

The Chapel of the Sacraments beside the cathedral

One of the Filipino saints as seen in front of the Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres

Inside Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

One of the water fonts

The first time that I got to visit Naga Metropolitan Cathedral was during our 2014 Bicol Road Trip. I finally got to revisit it during the second day of our 2019 Bicol Road Trip (half a decade later). During my latest visit, it was observable that they had repainted the facade, however, I wasn't able to identify what they restored or changed in its interior. You might want to check out how it looked like five years ago by clicking this LINK.

Check out the beautifully decorated ceiling

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral main retablo

One of the side retablos of Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

The ceiling decoration above the main altar

Church interior as seen from the altar.

What made my recent visit more memorable was the fact that I got to hear mass in the cathedral for the first time. However, sadly, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral was the only church that I got to revisit that day. Given the chance, I would surely love to revisit the three other historic churches that I've visited last time and hopefully attend mass there as well.

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Admission Fee

It's FREE to enter Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Mass Schedule

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Mass Schedule 2020

Why visit Naga Metropolitan Cathedral?

If you're a Catholic pilgrim, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the several must-visit churches in Naga City. It's one of the oldest in the city plus its beautiful main altar is a must-see as well.

Getting to Naga Metropolitan Cathedral:

From Manila, ride a bus heading to Naga City. From there ride a tricycle going to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

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