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Photographer: I.G.V.Atajar
Taken: January 1, 2003
Caption: Manila Cathedral Marker
Additional Description: The Manila Cathedral is the sixth structure to rise on this site. First church of nipa and bamboo built in 1581. Burned in 1583. Second church lasted until 1588 when it was blown by a typhoon. Third Cathedral of "three naves and seven chapels" started in 1584. Completed in 1614. Destroyed in 1645 earthquake. Fifth church built from 1872 to 1879. Destroyed in 1945 during the Battle of Manila. Sixth cathedral built from 1953 to 1958. Elevated to the rank of Basilica Minore by Pope John Paul II in 1981 and officially named Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Submitted: December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p88449
File Size: 0.233 Megabytes

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