Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the house of the Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus, first Filipino congregation of religous women. Founded in 1684 by Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese mestiza from Binondo. The Archbishop of Manila approved the rules of the order in 1732. Granted royal protection in 1755 and pontifical status in 1931. Destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945. Known as the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) since 1948, the group moved to Sampaloc, Manila after the war then Quezon City in 1950.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.

Location. 14° 35.213′ N, 120° 58.516′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Santa Lucia Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 Sta Lucia St, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, 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: No. 1 Victoria St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuartel de Santa Lucia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Jesuit Compound (about 180 meters away); The Colegio de Santa Potenciana

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(about 180 meters away); The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (about 180 meters away); Lourdes Church and Convent (about 180 meters away); Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. (about 210 meters away); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Old Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Old Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus

Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

3. Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus and Marker

Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus Backview image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

4. Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus Backview

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 10,760 times since then and 268 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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