Navotas in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Simbahan ng Navotas / Church of Navotas
Established by the Augustinians as a visita of Tondo, 21 May 1599. Later Navotas was designated as the village of Malabon and placed under the parish of San Bartolome. Formally separated from Malabon, 11 June 1859, the parish was established under the patronage of San Jose, July 1, 1859.
Built by the first parish priest, Fray Matias Novoa, O.S.A., the provisional church, November 1859. Bell tower added and convent, 1860. Initiated by Fray Manuel Perez, O.S.A., the first stone church, 1868, and completed in 1877. An earthquake damaged the convent, 1880. Built by Fray Tomas Agudo, O.S.A., the current church building, 1892-1895. The earthquake damaged the ceiling and sanctuary of the church, 1934. Became the headquarters of the Japanese army and dungeon of the suspected guerilla in Navotas, 1944. Repaired the church, 1964-1968. Submitted in the Diocese of Kalukon, 2003.
Erected 2021 by National Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 14° 39.768′ N, 120° 56.685′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Navotas. Marker is at the intersection of M. Naval Street and Los Martires Street on M. Naval Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Church of San Bartolome (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Where “Ang Kalayaan” Was Printed (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Filipino-Chinese World War II Martyrs Memorial (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); University of Santo Tomas (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); Santo Tomas Internment Camp (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named University of Santo Tomas (approx. 7.7 kilometers away); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (approx. 7.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
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