Magsingal Church
Church of St. William of Aquitaine
Church facade in 2011
Magsingal Church is located in Luzon
Magsingal Church
Magsingal Church
Magsingal Church is located in Philippines
Magsingal Church
Magsingal Church
17°41′05″N 120°25′32″E / 17.68459°N 120.42555°E / 17.68459; 120.42555
LocationMagsingal, Ilocos Sur
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholicism
Architecture
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasures
Designated2001
Architectural typeChurch building
Administration
ProvinceNueva Segovia
ArchdioceseNueva Segovia

The Church of St. William of Aquitaine, commonly known as the Magsingal Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is under the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia.[1] The church is the second one established within the municipality.[2]

The original church was built in the 18th century by the Augustinians.[1] It features an intricate retablo,[3] a cream and white[2] three storey facade and a reredos.[4]

An older structure named the Parish of William the Hermit was established in 1676 within the area but was destroyed during the rebellion of Diego Silang which was in response to the Spanish friars' forced labor. Only its bell tower remains.[5] The church also has a museum which displays Ilocano religious, agricultural and industrial images and items.[6]

The church complex is recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure in 2001.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Tabios, Hanah (December 14, 2020). "Nat'l Museum turns over newly-restored Magsingal Church to Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Layug, Benjamin Locsin (2007). A Tourist Guide to Notable Philippine Churches. New Day Publishers. p. 13. ISBN 978-971-10-1168-0. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ De la Torre, Visitacion R. (2006). The Ilocos Heritage. Tower Book House. p. 162. ISBN 978-971-91030-9-7. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient. Islas Filipinas Publishing Company. 1988. p. 94. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "For whom the Northern bells toll". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 7, 2004. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Seven Churches In 24 hours". Manila Standard. February 24, 2002. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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