Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order

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

1. Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order. Housed the Congregation of the Third Order of Saint Francis established in 1611 by Fr. Jose de Santa Maria, O.F.M. Chapel built in 1618. Stone edifice built in 1678. Renovated from 1723 to 1763. Sustained heavy damage in the 1863 earthquake and 1880 earthquakes. Rebuilt with twin towers which was also common feature of the church of its mother order. Destroyed in 1945 during the Battle of Manila

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1611.

Location. 14° 35.453′ N, 120° 58.713′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Muralla Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tomas Mapua (within shouting distance of this marker); San Francisco Church and Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital de San Juan de Dios (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manila High School (about 150 meters away); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);

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Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); College of San Juan de Letran (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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

2. Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,133 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.