Manila Cathedral
Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - The Manila Cathedral, Manila
The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as the Manila Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica and cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Manila. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, the principal Patroness of the Philippines.
Originally constructed in 1571 as a parish church under the Archdiocese of Mexico, it became a separate diocese on February 6, 1579, via the papal bull Illius Fulti Prsido by Pope Gregory XIII. The original structure dates from 1581 and its 8th building reconstruction was completed in 1958.
Photo: Photo: Judgefloro; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar (seav) (Public domain); LMP 2001 (CC BY-SA 4.0); LMP 2001 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Originally constructed in 1571 as a parish church under the Archdiocese of Mexico, it became a separate diocese on February 6, 1579, via the papal bull Illius Fulti Prsido by Pope Gregory XIII. The original structure dates from 1581 and its 8th building reconstruction was completed in 1958.
Photo: Photo: Judgefloro; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar (seav) (Public domain); LMP 2001 (CC BY-SA 4.0); LMP 2001 (CC BY-SA 4.0)