San Sebastian Church (Manila)
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The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Filipino: Basilika Minore ng San Sebastian at Arkdyosis Dambana ng Mahal na Birhen ng Bundok na Carmelo; Spanish: Basílica Minore de San Sebastián y Santuario Archidiócesis Señora de Monte Carmelo), better known as San Sebastian Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng San Sebastian) or San Sebastian Basilica, is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in Manila, Philippines.
San Sebastian Church | |
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Minor Basilica of San Sebastian and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | |
14°35′59″N 120°59′21″E | |
Location | Quiapo, Manila |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Religious order | Augustinian Recollects |
Website | San Sebastian Church |
History | |
Status | Minor Basilica |
Founded | 1621; 403 years ago (1621) |
Dedication | St. Sebastian and Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
Consecrated | August 15, 1891; 132 years ago (1891-08-15) |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure |
Designated | August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15) |
Architect(s) | D. Genaro Palacios y Guerra |
Architectural type | Basilica |
Style | Neo-Gothic |
Groundbreaking | 1888; 136 years ago (1888) |
Completed | August 15, 1891; 132 years ago (1891-08-15) |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | 1 |
Dome height (outer) | 12 meters (39 ft) |
Number of towers | 2 |
Tower height | 32 meters (105 ft) |
Number of spires | 64 |
Materials | Steel, mixed sand, gravel and cement |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Manila |
Deanery | Jose de Trozo[1] |
Parish | San Sebastian |
Clergy | |
Rector | Rev. Fr. Edgar P. Tubio, OAR |
The current structure completed in 1891, the San Sebastian Church is noted for its architecture. An example of the Gothic Revival architecture in the Philippines, it is the only steel building church in the Philippines.[2][3] It was designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1973[4] and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2011.[5]
San Sebastian Church is under the care of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, who also operate the San Sebastian College-Recoletos adjacent to the basilica. It is located at Plaza del Carmen, near the eastern end of Recto Avenue, in Quiapo, Manila.[6]