Let's GO! ady: Baclayon Church

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Our second destination – BACLAYON CHURCH.

Baclayon which means “Let’s walk” is where the Baclayon Church is situated. Baclayon Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines.

It is known for the miraculous image that appeared on the church wall. The face is said to be Saint Pio del Pilar. They also said that another face and a woman carrying a baby can be found on the church premises.

Image of Saint Pio del Pilar on the First Post on the left

Upon entrance, you can found a tent where you can light a candle and pray. This candle comes up with different color that represents a corresponding meaning. Candle costs 20 pesos each.

Candles for 20 pesos

White: for Purity, Holiness and Virtue

Red: For Life, Passion, and Courage

Blue: For Peace, Inspiration and Devotion

Yellow: For Good Spirit, Studying and Concentration

Violet: For Material Wealth

Green: For Money, Marriage and Employment

Pink: For Health, Love Affection and Romance

Orange: For Brightness and Business deals

The Baclayon Church also offers a Museum to their visitors. It is located in the second floor and with 50 pesos entrance fee. As far as I know, photography is not allowed inside the museum.

Entrance to the Museum

Museum - Second Floor

As a respect to the holiness of the church, one must follow their strict rule in proper attire before going inside. Girls should cover their bare skin with some tapis or silk scarf available on the entrance. Don’t worry; there are staffs ready to assist you for this.

adyTips3: It would be nice if you have a Long Scarf while Travelling. This could be useful in many times. Like wearing as a Hair Dress, Covering some parts of your body like on your neck if it’s cold or Covering your Head against the sun. It actually varies from person to person. But for me, I really feel comfortable when I have one in hand.

Proper Attire:

· Long Sleeves/Collared Blouses

· Dresses or Long Gowns

· Jeans/Slack Pants

· Collared Shirts or Tshirts

· Polo/Long Sleeves

Improper Attire:

· Backless/Tube

· Spaghetti Strap

· Halter/Off-shoulder

· Plunging Necklines

· City Short pants

· Hanging Shorts or Blouse

· Leggings/Tight Jeans

· Mini Skirts

· Sleeves/Sando

· Caps

· Purontong Short Pants

· Short Pants

Before reaching the altar, you will passed through some displayed Saints and a traditional Confession Room.

Today, the church still holds Sunday Masses in this church. In fact, we still witnessed the church choirs rehearsing for the next day mass.

One structure that caught me is the “Pulpito”. It is an elevated platform to a wall where priests could preach. A canopy above, “Tornavoz” acted as a sounding board, helping to amplify the preacher’s voice.

I believe these structures are wildly used on the earlier times when Microphones are still not used or invented.