The first Santa Cruz Church (often abbreviated to Sta. Cruz Church) was erected in 1608 by the Society of Jesus, better known ... More
Santa Cruz Church
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The first Santa Cruz Church (often abbreviated to Sta. Cruz Church) was erected in 1608 by the Society of Jesus, better known as Jesuits, as a parish church for the swelling ranks of Chinese immigrants to Manila, many of whom had converted to the Catholic faith. The original structure was twice damaged by earthquakes, and totally destroyed in World War II. The present building, completed in 1957, is essentially Baroque and somewhat reminiscent of the Spanish-built mission churches in southern California.
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One of Manila's most famous churches, Quiapo Church gets very crowded every Friday when thousands of devotees come to light
a candle in supplication to the Black Nazarene, a life size image of Christ believed to be miraculous. Around ...
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Manila's hottest district for eating, entertainment, or just plain hanging around, J. Nakpil Street is where everyone tries to outdo
the others in setting the latest trends in fashion. On Saturday nights, when it is closed to traffic, Nakpil ...
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The original San Miguel Church was constructed in 1630s as an act of gratitude by a Spanish governor general who
had miraculously escaped death on a military campaign. The church also ministered to Japanese Christians fleeing persecution under the ...
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