Saint James the Apostle Parish Church (Paete)

Paete Church
Saint James the Apostle Parish Church
San Santiago Apostol Parish Church
Church facade, circa 2024
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14°21′52″N 121°28′54″E / 14.364557°N 121.481638°E / 14.364557; 121.481638
Location	Paete, Laguna
Country	Philippines
Denomination	Roman Catholic
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History
Former name(s)	Pueblo de San Lorenzo Diacono
Status	Parish church
Founded	1580
Founder(s)	Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa
Dedication	Saint James the Greater
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	National Historical Landmark
Architectural type	Church building
Style	Baroque Mission
Groundbreaking	1864
Specifications
Length	42 m (138 ft)
Width	7 m (23 ft)
Height	14 m (46 ft)
Number of domes	1
Materials	Volcanic tuff, egg white and other native material
Administration
Province	Manila
Metropolis	Manila
Archdiocese	Manila
Diocese	San Pablo
Deanery	St. James
Clergy
Priest(s)	Rex Maharlika P. delos Angeles
Assistant priest(s)	Ricky B. Velasco

The Saint James the Apostle Parish Church, commonly known as Church of Paete, is the only Roman Catholic church in Paete, Laguna, Philippines. Its patron saint is James the Apostle and his feast is celebrated every July 25. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of San Pablo. The church is known for its huge and exquisite collection of images depicting the Passion of Christ, its century-old paintings and wooden images of saints (or poon).