Saint paul the first hermit cathedral mission and vision

Saint paul the first hermit cathedral mission and vision

Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral

Church in Laguna, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit, also known as the San Pablo Cathedral, is the see of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo located in San Pablo, Philippines. Its titular is St. Paul the First Hermit and its feast is celebrated every January 15.

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San Pablo Cathedral
Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit
Catedral Parroquia de San Pablo el Primer Ermitaño
Saint paul the first hermit cathedral mission and vision

Restored San Pablo Cathedral façade.

Saint paul the first hermit cathedral mission and vision

Saint paul the first hermit cathedral mission and vision

San Pablo Cathedral

Location the Philippines

14°04′11″N 121°19′36″E
LocationSan Pablo, Laguna
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1586
DedicationSt. Paul the First Hermit
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque
Groundbreaking1714
Specifications
MaterialsAdobe, bricks and other native material
Administration
ProvinceManila
ArchdioceseManila
DioceseSan Pablo
Clergy
ArchbishopJose Advincula
Bishop(s)Buenaventura M. Famadico
RectorJerry Bitoon
Assistant priest(s)Jonathan Haniel

What was Saint Paul the hermit known for?

227 – c. 341), commonly known as Paul the First Hermit or Paul the Anchorite, was an Egyptian saint regarded as the first Christian hermit, who was claimed to have lived alone in the desert of Thebes, Egypt from the age of sixteen to the age of one hundred and thirteen years old.

Who was the first famous hermit?

Paul the Hermit, (born c. 230, near Thebes, Egypt—died c. 341, Theban desert; feast day January 15), ascetic who is traditionally regarded as the first Christian hermit.

When was Saint Paul the Hermit canonized?

This name is derived from the hermit Saint Paul of Thebes (died c. 345), canonized in 491 by Pope Gelasius I.

When was San Pablo Cathedral built?

San Pablo Cathedral was first established by the Augustinian friars in 1586, second church in 1629, and the present stucture was completed in 1714.