Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, Maria
Maria, Siquijor · about 187 km from 3ACs Apartment, Talisay City
Siquijor's 'mysterious' church in Maria town, a parish since 1877.
About
Maria's parish church of Our Lady of Divine Providence is one of the old churches on Siquijor's church trail, together with Siquijor town and Lazi. It is a quiet, simple church with a candle-lighting gazebo in the grounds, but it has a reputation as one of the island's most talked-about churches, and visitors love the stories the locals tell. Be respectful, dress modestly and ask before taking photos inside.
History
The parish was founded in 1877; its feast day is May 24. The Department of Tourism includes it among the heritage churches for faith-based tours of Siquijor.
Why visit
A stop on Siquijor's heritage church trail, near Salagdoong Beach.
How to get there
Maria town proper, on the east side of Siquijor island — about 30–40 minutes by motorbike from Siquijor port or Larena.
- Motorbike or tricycle around the circumferential road
Prices (estimates)
- EntranceFree
Hours / best time: Open daily; feast May 24
Nearby places
- Salagdoong Beach — White-sand cove with cliff-jumping platforms and a rock slide.
- Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary — A small netted garden in the hills of Larena with 20–25 species of live butterflies.
- Cambugahay Falls — Three tiers of turquoise pools with rope swings and bamboo rafts.
- Lazi Church & Convent (San Isidro Labrador) — 1884 coral-stone church and one of the largest Spanish-era convents in the country.
- Sandugan Beach — A long, quiet beach of small resorts and dive camps near Larena port.