Belfry at Dumaguete church named Important Cultural Property

• Published date: 07 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

The Diocese of Dumaguete through its Commission on Church Cultural Heritage is now preparing for the installation of a marker by the National Museum declaring the Cathedral Belfry here as an Important Cultural Property (ICP).

Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, chair of the Commission on Church Cultural Heritage, on Monday said the marker will be installed at the century-old belfry of the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, also known as the Campanario de Dumaguete, on Nov. 23.

'We are happy that this has now come to fruition as it is really important to recognize the Cathedral Belfry not only for its religious but historical significance to the people, the city, and the Church,' Heruela said in mixed English and Cebuano.

The National Museum had earlier sent teams to inspect the watch tower, which was built sometime in the 1800s, to warn residents from Moro invaders coming to this capital city and nearby areas.

With its declaration as an Important Cultural Property, the National Museum will now have...