The name Barcelona reminds us of the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. But there is another Barcelona which in terms of faith, depicts a tapestry similar to that in Spain.
Barcelona in Sorsogon is a simple town with a colorful history and a beautiful church made from coral stones, a distinctive feature among the churches in Bicol which are made of dark volcanic stones.
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| Facade of the St. Joseph Parish Church in Barcelona, Sorsogon. |
The church also has a beautiful altar, and its ceiling has paintings depicting biblical scenes wonderfully painted.
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| The altar of the church. |
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| A painting on the ceiling depicting Adam and Eve being banished from the Garden of Eden. |
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| Ceiling painting depicting Moses destroying the Ten Commandments Tablet as he was too aghast at the Israelites for worshipping the golden calf. |
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| Painting on the ceiling depicting the Nativity. |
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| Painting on the ceiling depicting the Sermon on the Mount. |
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| Ceiling painting depicting an angel stopping Abraham from killing Isaac. |
Across the church, you can find a seaside walk where you can take a photo on this spot.
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| Barcelona, Sorsogon |
Nearby, you can find the ruins of the old Municipal Hall of Barcelona, the architecture of which is of Spanish colonial style.
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| Ruins of the Barcelona Municipal Hall. |
Barcelona is just one of the multitude of reasons why you should visit Sorsogon. Its tapestry of faith edifies an enduring faith of the Sorsoganons and Bicolanos in general.
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