Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Central United Methodist Church
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003
1. Central United Methodist Church Marker
[Main Marker In Tagalog:]
Kauna-unahang Iglesia ng Protestante sa Pilipinas. Nagsimula noong Marso 5,1899 upang mangaral sa mga Pilipino. Pinasinayaan ang unang Kapilya sa Pook na ito noong Disyembere 23,1901. Pinalitan ng Batong gusali noong 1906. Inayos at naging Katedral noong 1932. Nasira noong Ikaliwang Digmaang Pandaigdid. Muling itinayo tulad ng dati ang anyo at pinasinayaan noong Disyembre 25,1949. Pinangalanan Central Methodist Episcopal Church, pagkatapos Central Student Church, sumunod Central Methodist Church at sa kasalukuyan at Central United Methodist Church.
[Second Marker Gives the English Translation:]
First Protestant Church in the Philippines. Established to preach to the Americans and the Filipinos, 5 March 1899. Inaugurated the first chapel named Central Methodist Episcopal Church, 23 December 1901. Replaced with stone structure, 1906. Renamed Central Student Church, 1916. Cathedral Designed by Juan M. Arellano; inaugurated, 19 June 1932. Occupied by the Japanese and destroyed during the Battle for Manila, 1945. Renamed Central Church, 21 February 1949. Rebuilt following orignal desgin; inauguarated,
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Erected 1985 by National Historical Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1949.
Location. 14° 34.963′ N, 120° 59.014′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It is on Teodoro M. Kalaw Sr. Street near General Luna Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 694 Kalaw Ave, Manila, Metro Manila 1000, 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 walking distance of this marker: Plaza Olivia Salamanca (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of San Vicente de Paul (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lapu-Lapu (approx. 0.4 kilometers
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003
2. Central United Methodist Church Marker (English)
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003
3. Central United Methodist Church
Markers can be seen flanking the entrance doors.
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 2,588 times since then and 57 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.
