Ermita in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia
Church of Ermita
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003
1. Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Senora de Guia Marker
Itinayo noong 1606 na yari sa kawayan, mulawen, at pawid, ang simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia ay makailang nawasak dahil sa lindol. Muling itinayo noong 1810 at nawasak noong 1945 sa labanan ng Maynila, ang imahen ng Nuestra Señora Guia, na nasa Katedral ng Maynila mula pa noong 1947 sa may pook na di-umano'y kinatagpuan sa birhen noong 19 Mayo 1571. Kinoronahan ang birhen noong 16 Mayo 1971 ni Rufino Kardenal Santos. Ang gintong korona ay kaloob ng Papa Paulo VI.
Translated, the marker reads:
Built in 1606 of bamboo, molave and nipa shingles, the church of Nuestra Señora de Guia has been destroyed several times by earthquakes. Rebuilt in 1810 and destroyed in 1945, during the Battle for Manila. The statue of Nuestra Señora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance), has been in this Manila Cathedral since 1947, where many believe the image of the Virgin was found on May 19, 1571. A crown was placed on the Virgin on May 16, 1971 by Rufino Cardinal Santos. The gold crown was given by Pope Paul VI.
Erected 1971 by National Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1606.
Location. 14° 34.728′ N, 120° 58.803′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jose Rizal National Monument (approx. half a kilometer away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Plaza Olivia Salamanca (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Philippine General Hospital (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Cosmopolitan Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Jose Marti y Perez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Jesuit Compound (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Church of San Vicente de Paul (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003
2. Ermita Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 4,046 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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