What is the Lucban church called? Is it a basilica, cathedral?
The Lucban church is officialy called Church of the Parish of St. Louis Bishop, not San Isidro Church or San Isidro Cathedral. It is an ordinary church, not a basilica nor a cathedral.
About San Isidro
Who is the bearded man kneeling before San Isidro?
Many are saying that the man is Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero. But in fact, he is Don Juan de Vargas, the landowner whose land San Isidro was tilling and where miracles of the well happened and angels seen tilling the land on behalf of San Isidro.
Who is Santa Maria Torribia?
Sta. Maria Torribia is the wife of San Isidro who is likewise a saint.
Who is the Patron Saint of Lucban? What about San Isidro?
San Luis Obispo/St. Louis of Tolousse is the patron saint of Lucban and is enshrined in the parish church. His feast is being celebrated every August 19 coinciding with the town’s fiesta and founding anniversary. San Isidro is the patron saint of farmers who is being honored and thanked during the Pahiyas, Lucban being an …
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