Taytay in Lalawigan ng Rizal, Calabarzon, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Campana de Santiago Apostol

Bell of Santiago Apostol

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

1. Campana de Santiago Apostol Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Tagalog:
Ang kampanang ito ay yari sa tanso at ipinagawa noong taong 1880 sa utos ni Fray Serafin Terren ng Pandacan, Maynila. Ito ay may sukat na 89.5 sentimetro na diametro at taas ng 81 sentimetro. Ito ay may bigat na 866 na libra o 393.64 kilos.

Makikita sa katawan ng kampana ang marahas na kasaysayan, kabilang dito ang digmaang Pilipino-Amerikano (1899-1902) at ikalawang digmaang pandaigdig (1939-1945).

Ginawa ang kampanang ito sa pandayan ng kampana ni F. Pudajes ng San Nicolas sa Maynila.

Ibinaba sa kampanaryo noong Pebrero 2019 at inilipat sa kasalukuyang kinalalagyan noong Setyembre 2019.

English translation:
This bell is made of copper and was made in the year 1880 by order of Fray Serafin Terren of Pandacan, Manila. It measures 89.5 centimeters in diameter and 81 centimeters in height. It weighs 866 pounds or 393.64 kilos.

The body of the bell reflects its violent history, including the Philippine-American war (1899-1902) and the second world war (1939-1945).

This bell was made at the bell foundry of F. Pudajes of San Nicolas in Manila.

The bell tower was taken down in February 2019 and moved to its current location in September 2019.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 14° 34.273′ N, 121° 7.931′ E. Marker is in Taytay, Calabarzon, in Lalawigan ng Rizal. It can be reached from Kadalagahan. The bell and marker is located on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Church, outside the church, to the left (as one faces the church). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taytay, Calabarzon 1920, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Campana de Sto. Cristo del Tosoro (here, next to this marker); Juan M. Sumulong (approx. 5 kilometers away); Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Church of Antipolo

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

2. Campana de Santiago Apostol Marker

(approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Manila American Cemetery and Memorial (approx. 9.5 kilometers away in Metro Manila); Nielson Tower (approx. 11.7 kilometers away in Metro Manila); Filipino Entrepreneurs (approx. 12.3 kilometers away in Metro Manila); Associacion Feminista Filipina (approx. 15.4 kilometers away in Metro Manila).

St John the Baptist Parish image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

3. St John the Baptist Parish

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.