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Lazi Convent

Across from the church stands the Lazi Convent, locally known as the convento, a historic structure completed in 1887. It once served as a sanctuary for aging friars and a center for religious missions on the island. According to Siquijor tourism officer Luis Borongan, Fr. Toribio Sánchez welcomed fellow missionaries there, offering them a place of rest during their later years.

Today, the convent functions as a heritage museum that preserves Siquijor’s rich ecclesiastical history. It remains one of the largest and most well-preserved convents in the Philippines, reflecting a blend of Spanish colonial architecture and Filipino craftsmanship. Inspired by the traditional bahay na bato, the convent features a sturdy coral stone foundation, an upper floor made of hardwood, a silong beneath the structure, capiz-shell windows, and a roofline that seems to rise heavenward like a prayer.

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Simbahan ng Lazi

This parish was established by the Augustinian Recollect priests under the patronage of San Isidro Labrador in 1857. The church and convent were built under the supervision of Fr. Toribio Sanchez, O.A.R. Made of coral stones and hardwood, the church was completed by Filipino artisans in 1884, while the bell tower was finished a year later. The spacious convent was started in 1887 and completed in 1891. Measuring 42 by 38 meters, this convent is one of the largest in the Philippines.

By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 260 dated August 1, 1973, as amended by Decree No. 375 dated January 14, 1974, and Decree No. 1505 dated June 11, 1978, the church and convent were declared National Historical Landmarks.

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Simbahan ng Siquijor

The parish was established by secular priests under the patronage of Saint Francis of Assisi on February 1, 1783. It was transferred to the Recollect priests in 1793. The construction of the stone church was begun by Fr. Setten, a secular priest, and was supervised by Fr. Alonso de los Dolores from 1795 to 1831.

The convent was built like a fortress to defend against the frequent attacks of pirates.

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