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CHURCHES
MANILA
CATHEDRAL
Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila
The seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila is presently
the 6th cathedral to rise on the site since 1581. Previous
structures were destroyed by typhoons, earthquakes,
fire, and the last war. It was rebuilt on the second
half of the 1950s through the efforts of Architect Fernando
Ocampo and Archbishop Rufino J. Santos. The cathedral
incorporated the stone carvings and rosette windows
celebrating the Christianization of the Philippines.
Light up with its clerestory. Mosaic artwork decorate
three of its side chapels.
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH
Gen. Luna cor. Real Street, Intramuros, Manila
The oldest stone church in Metro Manila dates back to
1571. An intricately carved door opens to the church.
Of great interest are the Baroque pulpit, molave choir
stalls, and an 18th century pipe organ. Like an impregnable
fortress, San Agustin has withstood the ravages of time
wrought by both nature and by man.
SAN
SEBASTIAN CHURCH
Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo, Manila
This small jewel-box church is the first all-steel
church in the Philippines and in Asia; and the second
in the world. Design for the church was finished in
1883 and was prefabricated in Belgium. The completely
knocked-down church was shipped backed to the Philippines
in 6 ships. It weighed close to 50,000 tons while
its stained-glass windows which are intact until now
were, according to Father Ceniza, done in France.
OUR
LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE
Antilopo, Rizal
Antipolo is known to be the home of Our Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage. History says that this miraculous
icon has traveled back and forth between Manila and
Acapulco eight times and on several occasions was
credited with saving her galleon from destruction
by warning the people about an impending disaster.
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