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The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church is the Roman Catholic parish church of Siquijor town, in the Diocese of Dumaguete. A National Historical Institute marker (1984) records that the parish was founded on 1 February 1783 by secular priests, with Saint Francis of Assisi as patron, and transferred to the Augustinian Recollects in 1793; other sources give 1794 for the Recollects' arrival. The provincial government's history calls it the first parish established on the island, and the provincial tourism office describes the church as the oldest on the island.

The church and its surroundings

The church is built of stone and has been renovated several times. According to the National Historical Institute marker, the stone church was begun by a secular priest, Fr. Setten, and supervised by Fr. Alonso de los Dolores between 1795 and 1831. The provincial tourism office dates an earlier church, with rubble-stone walls and a nipa roof, to 1774, so published construction dates differ.

The bell tower stands apart from the church, in the plaza. The provincial tourism office says it once served as a strategic watchtower against invaders, and the marker records that the convent was built like a fort against frequent raids by sea pirates.

Visiting

The church is still in regular use for worship. Dress modestly, keep quiet during services, and check locally for mass times, which vary.

Good to know: A working parish church, close to the Siquijor port. Dress modestly (covered shoulders and knees are a common expectation) and avoid walking around during services. Mass schedules and visiting hours are not listed here; verify them locally. Ask before climbing the bell tower or entering convent areas, since access varies and old structures may be restricted, and ask before photographing worshippers.

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