quiapo church manila (interestingness)

            another notable church of manila because of its association with the feast of the black nazarene is the minor de basilica of the black nazarene located at quiapo, the hub of the busy central district of manila. it traces its establishment around 1586 by the franciscan order. the first church was a simple building made from local native materials but was destroyed by fire in the chinese uprising of 1603. a stronger stone church was built in its replacement thereafter. the stone church was not spared from other calamities that befell it during its existence but it was continuously restored through the efforts of the community and devotees. the present church is a restoration from the 1920's spearheaded by notable architect of that period, juan nakpil. through the initiative of jaime cardinal sin in  1988, the church was elevated to a basilica. photography within the church premise is controlled and a photographer must get a permit from the church administration before commencing photography. 
   

Taken on: November 26, 2013

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