San Agustin Church - Manila, PHIPIPPINES
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YONEYAMA
N 14° 35.354 E 120° 58.504
51P E 281854 N 1613866
The oldest church in the Philippines completed in 1606.
Waymark Code: WM164NC
Location: Philippines
Date Posted: 05/04/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
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From the plaque;
Oldest in the Philippines. Cornerstone laid in 1599. Church completed in 1606 under supervision of the lay Brother Antonio Herrera. Of shurches in Manila, this one alone withstood the earthquake of 1645, 1754, 1852, 1863, and 1880.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 12:00 PM

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:00 AM

Street address of Church:
General Luna St
Intramuros
Manila, Metro Manila the Philippines


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Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

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