Shrine of Our Lady of Casaysay Postcard

The story of the image of the Our Lady of Casaysay began four centuries ago after a fisherman named Juan Maningcad, found the statue in the Pansipit River in Barrio Casaysay in the year 1603. But Taal folks said strange phenomenon had occurred when the image "disappeared" from time to time. The statue goes back to the river where it was originally located.

Shrine of Our Lady of Casaysay Postcard

An arch was soon built over the wells of the statue, and is now known as "Banal na Pook". The chapel was torn down and replaced by the coral stone structure in 1639. The image of Our Lady of Casaysay was crowned at the Taal Basilica by Cardinal Quiroga, representing Pope Pius XII on December 8, 1954.

SOURCE:Our Lady of Casaysay, Taal

Pillar Christian Reformed Church Postcard

Pillar Christian Reformed Church began when a small group of Dutch immigrants arrived at Holland in early February 1847. By 1854 the membership grew too large for the old log chapel and the congregation voted to erect a larger church. Two years later, June 29, 1856, Rev. A.C. Van Raalte dedicated this structure.

Pillar Christian Reformed Church Postcard
(PH Wish from Karen Brzezinski)

Local craftsmen built the six hand made pillars on the site. The pillars have a solid cedar post in the center and the outside is made of tapered boards somewhat like barrel staves.

SOURCE:
Pillar Church Homepage

First Presbyterian Church Postcard

First Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Valley, NY was established in 1765 and the first house of worship built in 1770. The cornerstone for the Christian educational building was laid in 1956 and the building dedicated in 1957.

First Presbyterian Church Postcard(Trade with Barbara Sussman)

The Presbyterian Church was reestablished Pleasant Valley in 1765 as the settlers moved west to take advantage of Wappingers Creek for water power. The church was incorporated in 1785 and was known as the Presbyterian Congregation of Pleasant Valley.

SOURCE:First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Valley Homepage

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Postcard

On January 6, 1976, St. Nicholas Church, named in honor of the protector of the seamen, was elevated to the rank of a Cathedral of West Florida. The first small-framed church was painted white with a cross over the entrance.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Postcard
(PH Wish from Linda Jenkins)

In 1935, it was felt that the first church was no longer able to house and serve its community. The original frame was worn due to a fire. The architects, Eugene Brothers of Chicago, sought to create an original design by combining the Byzantine architecture with Gothic décor and a touch of modern. The one true Byzantine characteristic of the church is the large dome around which many stained glass windows have been placed to catch the sunlight as it shines into the church. The windows depict various episodes in the life of Jesus Christ and various saints. These stained glass windows were hand painted in 1942 to 1943 by Joseph V. Llorens of Atlanta Georgia.

SOURCE:St. Nicholas Church Homepage

Taluksangay Mosque Postcard

Taluksangay Mosque is the first mosque in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Built by Hadji Abdullah Maas Nuno in 1885, it was the first center of Islam which was recognized by the international Islamic community.

Taluksangay Mosque Postcard

SOURCE:Zamboanga Peninsula