Binondo in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Ang Simbahan ng Binondo

Binondo Church

— Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz —

Ang Simbahan ng Binondo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Ang Simbahan ng Binondo Marker

Inscription. In Tagalog:
Dito itinatag ng mga paring Dominkano ang misyon para sa mga Intsik noong 1587 at naging parokya noong 1596. Nasira nang pumasok ang mga Ingles noong 1762. Inilipat sa paring Sekular noong 1766 at ibinalik sa Dominikano noong 1822. Ibinalik sa mga Paring Sekular noong 1896. Ang simbahan at bagong Kumbento ay inayos noong 1946-1971.

Translated, the marker reads:
This is where Dominican priests built a mission for the Chinese in 1587, and became a parish in 1596. Destroyed when the British invaded in 1762. Secular priests took over in 1766 and it returned to the Dominicans in 1822. It turned over to Secular priests again in 1896. The church and convent were renovated in 1946-1971.

Erected 1972 by National Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1587.

Location. 14° 35.998′ N, 120° 58.471′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Binondo. Marker is on Quintin Paredes Street near Ongpin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1006, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (a few steps from this marker); Roman Ongpin (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Filipino-Chinese World War II Martyrs Memorial (about 120 meters away); Ang Tahanan ng Kaanak ni Rizal 1903 Daang San Fernando, Maynila (about 240 meters away); Sinilangang Pook ni Heneral Antonio Luna (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Where “Ang Kalayaan” Was Printed (approx. half a kilometer away); William J. Burke (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Binondo Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Binondo Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,379 times since then and 204 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 1, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.