San Vicente de Paul Church (Manila)

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San Vicente de Paul Church
Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
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The church's facade
San Vicente de Paul Church (Manila)
14°35′6.99695″N120°59′7.82160″E / 14.5852769306°N 120.9855060000°E / 14.5852769306; 120.9855060000
Location Ermita, Manila
Country Philippines
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Status Parish church
Dedication Vincent de Paul Miraculous Medal
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural type Church building
Completed1912;112 years ago (1912)
Administration
Archdiocese Manila

San Vicente de Paul Church, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, is a Roman Catholic church located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. [1]

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The church was built in 1912. The Historical Research and Markers Committee listed it as a historic site by installing a historical marker in 1935. [2]

During the World War II, the church was badly damaged during the Battle of Manila in 1945. The damaged dome, belfries and roof were restored a year later. [3]

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References

  1. Patinio, Ferdinand (November 29, 2022). "2 Manila churches declared archdiocesan shrines". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. "Church of San Vicente de Paul | Registry" . Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  3. "About Us". San Vicente de Paul Parish. Retrieved 2024-05-04.