Completion of San Agustin Church
- When
- 1607
- Where
- Intramuros, Manila
- Episodes
- 1
San Agustin Church in Manila was formally declared complete on January 19, 1607, following the operational status of its monastery since 1604. It is recognized as the oldest stone church in the Philippines and was later designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Located within the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, the church is a Roman Catholic institution under the Order of Saint Augustine. The adjacent monastery was operational by 1604, preceding the formal completion of the church structure itself.
Completion. The church was formally declared complete on January 19, 1607, and named the Church of Saint Paul of Manila. It is cited as the oldest stone church in the country, with Macías acknowledged as the builder despite his death before completion.
Historical Legacy. In 1993, the church was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. It served as the headquarters for the Augustinian Province of the Philippines until 1901.
People involved
- Order of Saint Augustine · Administrative Order
Sources
- San Agustin Church (Manila) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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