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.
Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral
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| Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit Catedral Parroquia de San Pablo el Primer Ermitaño |
Restored San Pablo Cathedral façade. |
San Pablo Cathedral Location the Philippines |
| 14°04′11″N 121°19′36″E |
| San Pablo, Laguna |
| Philippines |
| Roman Catholic |
| Cathedral |
| 1586 |
| St. Paul the First Hermit |
| Active |
| Church building |
| Baroque |
| 1714 |
| Adobe, bricks and other native material |
| Manila |
| Manila |
| San Pablo |
| Jose Advincula |
| Buenaventura M. Famadico |
| Jerry Bitoon |
| 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.