This is another PhotoBlog of the churches I've been to. It was our last day in Cebu City (June 27, 2011), and we just had to visit the oldest church in the Philippines. I can't miss this one, this is like the mother of all Sto. Niño churches all over the archipelago.
Formally known as Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, founded in 1565 by Andrés de Urdaneta, an Augustinian priest. The style is obviously in baroque, with Muslim, Romanesque and neo-classical features, made with coral stones. The church was elevated by Pope Paul VI to a rank of minor basilica in 1965 and still remains under the Order of St. Augustine.
The church convent houses the image of the Santo Niño which is considered the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. This was the image that Magellan gave to Queen Juana as a gift during the baptism of King Humabon and his wife Queen Juana on 1521.
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| Architecture by Fr. Juan de Albarran |
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| The grandiose facade |
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| Below the horizon |
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| The unknown structure in-front of the church |
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| In twilight |
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| The church is made of Coral stones |
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| Light of a Million Mornings |
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| Me lighting a candle |
Next post, The Magellan's Cross.
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