Cebu Taoist Temple Postcard

Here is a Cebu Taoist Temple postcard. The entrance to the Cebu Taoist Temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China. The temple includes a chapel, a library, a souvenir shop and a wishing well. There is also a giant dragon statue in the grounds of the temple. The spacious balconies offer a scenic view of the downtown Cebu.

Cebu Taoist Temple Postcard

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Cebu Taoist Temple Wikipedia Entry

Ma-Cho Temple Postcard

Here is a regular-sized postcard of the Ma-Cho Temple. The 1-hectare Ma-cho temple has an eight-inch wooden image of Ma Cho, a Chinese deity, which has has a counterpart in the Roman Catholic faith known as the “Virgin of Caysasay” who is enshrined at the Basilica of Saint Martin in Taal, Batangas. The Ma cho image is adorned with traditional Chinese head dress and richly colored robe. Ma Cho’s oriental eyes are closed while her hands are clasped together at her chest.

Ma-Cho Temple Postcard

Also housed in the sacred temple is Tho Ti Kong or God on Earth. In another garden stands the statue of yet another important Chinese diety, Kuan Yi Ma or God of Mercy.

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San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple

Ma-Cho Temple Postcard

This over-sized and multi-view postcard shows the Ma-cho Temple in San Fernando, La Union. Ma-cho Temple is a Taoist Temple located on a hill 70 feet above sea level in San Fernando City. Construction of the temple, designed by Architect Diokno, started on September 11, 1975. The temple is believed to be the only one built with five gates. The temple is also famous for its towering arch that gives a romantic view of the China Sea. The temple is adorned with carved stone statues of the “Chinese 18 Saints” in different posses at the entrance wall.

Ma-Cho Temple Postcard

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San Fernando Cultural & Historical Sites: Ma-Cho Temple

Antipolo Church Postcard

The postcard shows the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or better know as Antipolo Church. A multi-view postcard that shows the facade of the church, and altar, nave and several saints inside the church.

Antipolo Church Postcard

Antipolo Church in Antipolo, Rizal was first administered by the Jesuits from 1591 to 1768. The church was built by Rev. Juan de Salazar. The church was greatly damaged during the Chinese uprising of 1639 and from the earthquakes of 1645, 1824 and 1863. It was declared as a national shrine in 1954.

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Molo Church, Iloilo City Postcard

The postcard shows the Church of St. Anne or the Molo Church in the Molo District of Iloilo City. It is actually a multi-view postcard that shows the facade and nave of the church. The church is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Molo Church Postcard

The church architecture is Gothic, but some sources online say Gothic-Renaissance. Its two belfries had around 30 bells of different sizes, ranging from small hand bells to big campaniles. Molo Church was constructed in 1831 under Fray Pablo Montaño, and further expanded and finished by Fray Agapito Buenaflor in 1888 under the supervision of Don Jose Manuel Locsin.

The church, also called Women's Church, has larger than life images of female saints lined in two rows (eight on each side) inside the church, each standing on a pedestal attached to a massive stone pillar and under the Gothic style canopy. These saints are Sta. Marcela, Apolonia, Genoveva, Isabel, Felicia, Ines, Monica, Magdalena, Juliana, Lucia, Rosa de Lima, Teresa, Clara, Cecilia, Margarita and Marta.

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Molo Church: Her Story, The News Today Article