Santa Cruz Church (Manila)

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Santa Cruz Church
Archdiocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish
  • Pang-Arkidiyosesis na Dambana ng Kabanal-Banalang Sakramento at Parokya ng Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila (
    Style
Mission Revival
Completed1957; 67 years ago (1957)
Specifications
Number of domes1
Number of towers1
MaterialsConcrete
Administration
ArchdioceseManila
DeaneryJose de Trozo[1]
ParishOur Lady of the Pillar
Clergy
RectorRudsend Paragas
Assistant priest(s)Lenen Deciar

The Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church, commonly known as the Santa Cruz Parish Church and also designated as the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, is a

Roman Catholic parish church in the district of Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. It was built when the arrabal (suburb) of Santa Cruz was established by the Jesuits
in the early 17th century. The church had undergone many repairs and reconstruction, with the last reconstruction done in the 1950s.

It is the first mission and motherhouse of Filipino Sacramentinos, making it as the center of congregation activities and events.

History

Church HRMC historical marker

The Jesuits built the first

stone and wood.[2] The Jesuits enshrined the image of Our Lady of Pilar in 1643 to serve the predominantly Chinese residents in the area.[3] The first church was made of stone and wood was built in the 17th century. On June 3, 1863, an earthquake destroyed the church. Agustin de Mendoza began reconstruction work on the church in 1868.[4]

The original structure of the church was twice damaged by earthquakes and then completely destroyed during the Battle of Manila. The present building of the church, reconstructed in 1957, was designed to reflect the Spanish baroque style that Resembles, Architectural style of Spanish missions in California.[3] Art Deco and Romanesque influences the interior of the Church.

On August 15, 1957, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament began administering the church.[4]

On December 7, 2017, Pope Francis granted the canonical coronation of the venerated image of Our Lady of the Pillar.[5]

On June 3, 2018, as part of the church-wide celebrations of

Mass held in the church.[5]

Architecture

The church

Mission Revival with Ionic piers vertically dividing the first two levels in three parts. Three semicircular arch doorways form as main entrance to the church. A Celtic-like window flanked by small semicircular windows is found at the center of the second level. Forming as the pediment, the topmost level has its raking cornice in undulating liens emanating from the broken pediment found above the statued niche. The domed belfry rises on the right in six levels.[6]

The church façade is topped with a statue of Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the church, whose feast is held every 3rd Sunday of October.

  • The façade relief surrounding the center window
    The façade relief surrounding the center window
  • The pediment of the church located on the topmost portion of the façade
    The pediment of the church located on the topmost portion of the façade
  • Domed belfry of the church
    Domed belfry of the church
  • Nave during the Good Friday Veneration Service
    Nave during the Good Friday Veneration Service
  • Altar
    Altar
  • The Canonically crowned image of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila
    The Canonically crowned image of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila

Notable priests

  • Augustinian Recollects
    administered the parish.
  • Julian Moreno, brother of Ezequeil Moreno

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ "Vicariate of Jose de Trozo". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Olbés, p. 14.
  3. ^ a b Gopal, Lou (August 8, 2012). "Santa Cruz". Manila Nostalgia. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "About Us". Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Hermoso, Christina (June 6, 2018). "Sta. Cruz parish now archdiocesan shrine of the Blessed Sacrament". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  6. ISBN 971-506-040-4
    .

Bibliography

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