San Sebastian Basilica (Quiapo, Manila)
Posted by admin on July 27, 2006
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admin said
San Sebastian Church
The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian is the first and only all-steel church in Gothic style in Asia and second in the world. Notably, the altar and some of the pews are made of silver. It is one of the four minor basilicas in the Archdiocese of Manila. It is said that the architect decided to use steel to build the present structure because the church is situated in an earthquake fault. In fact, it had been completely destroyed by an earthquake twice.
The design for the church was done in 1883. The church was prefabricated in Belgium. It was shipped backed to the Philippines in six ships. It is said to weigh close to 50,000 tons. The church’s stained-glass windows were done in France.
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife01_april13_2006
vincent said
Che bella, Che bella!!! Bella Chiessa! Veramente, mi piace a videre ‘esta chiesa quando passegiatta nella Piazza Dell’ Carmen. Con il architectura Gothica, l’ambiance in ‘esta chiesa e veramente nell’altro mondo… Nell mondo di Nostro Padre e Dio.
bRavO bAstE said
gnda tlaga ng basilica nmin.. wahaha! lha bnatbat ung ibang basilica jn!
anne said
hi! i would like to inquire for wedding reservation. pls. send me a copy of needed requirements and a pricelist to my email address. thank you
Atty Gerry said
Hi. I have particular interest and pride in this magnificent Church because I graduated from this school way back 1990. May I just add that according to the UNESCO website, the stained glass was made in Germany, not France, as Admin claimed. Also both this website and the UNESCO failed to state that the Church was designed by no less than Gustav Eiffel, after whom a famous tower was named along the Seine River across Avenue de New York in Paris, France. Long live San Sebastian Basilica!
Bakas Pilipinas said
Hi Atty Gerry. How are you? We are a conservation advocacy group called Bakas Pilipinas who facilitated the nomination of San Sebastian Basilica in the 2010 Watch List of World Monuments Fund. We are looking to connect with San Sebastian College alumni groups for networking and possible collaboration on conservation/preservation/restoration/repair projects on the basilica. Among our aims is to drum up interest and support from the SSC network of graduates and alumni. There are a number of pressing issues that need to be addressed soon regarding the state of the church building. If you and your SSC network would be interested to know more about these much needed conservation/preservation efforts, please get in touch with us through bakaspilipinas@gmail.com.
Bakas Pilipinas said
Atty Gerry:
We have been trying to locate alumni members of San Sebastian College and High School. We would like to invite them to Bakas Pilipinas’ Celebration and Fund-Raising Event on May 13, 2010 at the Philippine Consulate, 556 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY. Please see post below. Can you send us contact information for alumni so we can send them invitations?
Thanks
admin said
The Eiffel thing is still a rumor and has not been proven. If I remember right, the NHI says otherwise.
nicky legazpi and joseph garciajoseph said
The San Sebastian church of Manila is a Basilica and a shrine and landmarks. It is a marvel in structural engineering just like the Cordillera rice terraces. I suggest that this structure be declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage site in the Philippines.
Chris said
Good day!
May I inquire for the requirements and price list for wedding reservation, and may i also know the contact number of the office?
Thanks so much.
JUNE said
I would like to inquire for wedding reservation.. Pls send me a copy of needed requirements and pricelists to my email address. Thank you…
Diana San Juan said
Hi, can i please request for requirements and quote of reservation fees? Thanks very much.
Diana San Juan
jannahjannah@yahoo.com
Cherry said
I would like to inquire for wedding reservation. Kindly send me a copy of needed requirements and pricelists. Thanks a lot.
Tina Anasta said
Hi! would it be possible to have the weddin at the abbey? it is so beautiful! if it is possible, would you be kind enough to post the reservation requirements and fees. thank you very much and God bless you.
Heritage Conservation Society said
This is a blog site of different heritage sites in the country promoting the conservation of these sites. This is not the parish office.
Kathleen said
Philippines is the best! you know what guys? people here in Canada, specially us filipinos were talking about this on Facebook, because someone had posted an article that talks about the basilica. two thumbs up!
Bakas Pilipinas said
The Basilica Minore de Sebastian has been included in World Monuments Fund’s 2010 Watch List.
http://www.wmf.org/project/san-sebastian-basilica-0
Bakas Pilipinas said
BAKAS PILIPINAS is having a Celebration and Fund-Raiser on May 13, 2010, 6 PM at Kalayaan Hall, The Philippine Consulate, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Proceeds will go towards the restoration of San Sebastian Basilica. Donation of $50 per person for attendees.
Please make donation to Bakas Pilipinas Inc., and mail to: P.O. Box 2706, Church Street Station, NY, NY 10008.
Please see our website: http://www.bakaspilipinas.org
or our blog: http://bakaspilipinas.wordpress.com
Email us at info@bakaspilipinas.org
Cesar said
just want to know the contact person and numbers if iwant to reserve the church for my wedding day kindly
Yuyu said
Ang ganda!
zandy said
Can you please send me a copy of wedding packages/price including its details.
arjun said
I would like to inquire for wedding reservation.. Pls send me a copy of needed requirements and pricelists to my email address. Thank you…
cj tan said
hi i would like to ask who are the priests in san sebastian church and the ministries and organizations involved. It is for my project at school. thank you
cj tan said
hi i would like to ask who are the priests in san sebastian church and the ministries and organizations involved. It is for my project at school. thank you
Roy said
I saw some old photos of the church and on the caption is says that the church was designed by a Spanish Engineer named Genaro Palacios.
char said
This is really fantastic !
we can say that it is a pride of Filipino for having a church like this. ornament developed splendid decorations which we can see in exterior and interior part of the church. The most important thing is that the medium used was steel.. The durability of church is high quality.. It can stand for many earthquakes that it might encounter…
Marco Seno said
To those who inquire about weddings:
Are you dumb? The Society has stated that this website is not maintained by the parish office. Filipinos can be proud about its churches but some of you can’t be proud about your intelligence.
Contribute to the cause of the Society.
philippe said
l’église a ete fabriquée a Binche,en Belgique,par les atelier Paris…..
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