Sunday, April 8, 2012

San Sebastián Church, St. Jude Church and San Beda Chapel: Visita Iglesia Three and Four

"Jesus falls for the first time."

San Sebastián Church
Basilica Minore de San Sebastián
Parish of San Sebastian and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Plaza del Cármen, Claro M. Recto Street, Quiapo, Manila
Completed in 1891, noted for it's Gothic architectural design, pre-fabricated and for being the only all-steel church or basilica in Asia. In 2006, it was included in the Tentative List for possible designation as a World Heritage Site.

The facade in powder blue.

The twin spires!

The all-steel work is amazingly charming.

I just can't get enough of the grandiosity.

"Jesus meets His mother."

St. Jude Church
National Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus
J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila
Completed in October 23, 1960, one of the three erected parishes for the Chinese/ Filipino-Chinese. Known for it's Thursday novenas.

Church's facade

Modern interior

San Beda Chapel
Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat
San Beda College, Mendiola St., Manila
Built in 1925, it's titular patron is the Sto. Niño de Praga. The murals and paintings inside is most admired of the church.

The neo-Gothic facade
This Abbey does have a European feel

Beautiful, just beautiful.

Amazing paintings, almost Trompe-l'œil

Next stop, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church and Morong Church.

Credits for San Sebastian Church info.
Credits for St. Jude Church info.
Credits for San Beda Chapel info.

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