Kuta Church Ruins
Roman Catholic church ruins in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
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The Church of Kuta or Fuerza de Bongabong is a ruined 18th-century Roman Catholic church built by the Recollects in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
LocationSitio Cuta, Barangay Anilao, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Coordinates12°43′23.81″N 121°30′44.24″E
TypeChurch
The church ruins in 2014 | |
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| Location | Sitio Cuta, Barangay Anilao, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 12°43′23.81″N 121°30′44.24″E |
| Type | Church |
| Management | National Historical Commission of the Philippines |
History
The Recollect mission of Bongabong was first mentioned in the Libro de Registros in 1737. The church served as garrison for the townsfolk in times of Muslim raids. It was destroyed during the Muslim raids between 1753 and 1754.[1]
On June 25, 2012, the site was declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Historical Landmark.
