Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Church of San Agustin
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Church of San Agustin Marker
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Church of San Agustin. . Oldest stone church in the Philippines. Plans were approved in 1587 and completed in 1607 under the supervision successively of the Augustinian Fathers Francisco de Bustos, Ildefonso Perez, Diego de Avila and brother Alonso de Perea. Its architect Juan Macias. It has withstood many earthquakes from 1645 up to the present and survived the British invasion in 1762. The Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Japanese invasion in 1942. The church choir has 68 carved molave seats with Narra inlaids. An artistic lectern and parchment cantorals of the 17th and 18th centuries. The church and its graves were profaned during the British Occupation of Manila in 1762. The ashes of early Spanish Conquistadores Legazpi, Salcedo, Lavezares, and the blessed Pedro de Zuniga and others now rest in the easternmost chapel of the transept. Terms for the American Occupation of Manila were prepared in the vestry of the church in 1898. The first Philippine plenary council was held here in 1953 chosen as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
Oldest stone church in the Philippines. Plans were approved in 1587 and completed in 1607 under the supervision successively of the Augustinian Fathers Francisco de Bustos, Ildefonso Perez, Diego de Avila and brother Alonso de Perea. Its architect Juan Macias. It has withstood many earthquakes from 1645 up to the present and survived the British invasion in 1762. The Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Japanese invasion in 1942. The church choir has 68 carved molave seats with Narra inlaids. An artistic lectern and parchment cantorals of the 17th and 18th centuries. The church and its graves were profaned during the British Occupation of Manila in 1762. The ashes of early Spanish Conquistadores Legazpi, Salcedo, Lavezares, and the blessed Pedro de Zuniga and others now rest in the easternmost chapel of the transept. Terms for the American Occupation of Manila were prepared in the vestry of the church in 1898. The first Philippine plenary council was held here in 1953 chosen as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
Erected 1994 by Philippine Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1587.
Location. 14° 35.36′ N, 120° 58.491′ E. Marker is in Manila
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, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on General Luna Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,828 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
