Sarrat, Ilocos Norte

 

 SANTA MONICA 

During the Spanish era, it was believed to be used as a trial or court building. Construction of the Santa Monica Church, convent and bell tower began in 1669 and was completed in 1679. It was damaged by a fire in 1817 and again in 1882; rebuilding after the second fire was finished in 1896. 

While the church edifice was constructed by the Augustinians in 1779, the Sta. Monica Parish Museum was established in 1993 supervised by its parish priest for the bishop of Laoag.

-  Mary Grace Garcia

SANTA MONICA PARISH MUSEUM

 

The marker of the Museum reads: “The Sta. Monica Parish Museum is a repository of artifacts and memorabilia that dates back to the construction of the Church edifice in 1779, was established in 1993 on the initiative of then the parish priest, dedicated to the Bishop of Laoag. It was completed in 1997 through the generosity of the Kannawidan Foundation, Inc. – The Iloko Foundation for Arts and Culture, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the people of Ilocos Norte.”

 

 

  MARCOS MUSEO

(EDRALIN ANCESTRAL HOUSE)

The Edralin House, more popularly known as the Birthplace of President Marcos, can also be found in the town. The house was heavily renovated during the Marcos presidency and today hosts a small museu overlooking the Padsan River.

Where Marcos was born on September 11, 1917 to Mariano and Josefa Edralin Marcos, both school teachers from well-to-do families.  He lived here until he was 8 years old when his family moved to Batac. The house then was a traditional 2-storey bahay na bato, with a red brick ground floor for storage and the wooden upper level, with its hardwood floor, reserved for the living quarters.  It was renovated by First Lady Imelda R. Marcos in 1977, the president’s 60th birthday, but was left abandoned after the fall of the Marcos before being restored again. 

- Jimmie Carl Rabara

 

 

 ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARISH CHURCH

St. Rose of Lima Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Laoag was established on 1999. It is located in Brgy. Santa Rosa, Municipality of Sarrat, Province of Ilocos Norte. The Parish Fiesta is celebrated every 23rd day of August. 

 St. Rose of Lima Parish at Sarrat, Ilocos Norte is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers. 

The vision of St. Rose of Lima Parish is to make an impact for God, here in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

 - Jimmie Carl Rabara