St. Catherine Of Alexandria Church. The Famous St. Catherine's Church Of Carcar City In Cebu, Philippines Was Built By The Augustinians Between 1860-1875. Was Destroyed By The Muslim Raiders In 1622. The Present Stone Church Was Constructed On Top Of The Hill For Security Purposes. The Wide Graeco-Tuscan Facade, With Muslim Decorations Has A Double Indented Arched Main Entrance,A Blind Wheel Window Under The Upper Arch, Baroque Pediment. The Church's Patio Is Surrounded By A Fence Of Coral Stone And Wrought Iron. It Has 12 Statues Of The 12 Apostles Painted With White Except For Judas, Standing Alone On A Pedestal In Front Of The Convent, Painted With Black.

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