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Magsingal Church

Magsingal Church
Saint William the Hermit Parish Church
San Guillermo Hermitanio Parish Church
Church facade in 2011
Magsingal Church is located in Luzon
Magsingal Church
Magsingal Church
Location in Luzon
Magsingal Church is located in Philippines
Magsingal Church
Magsingal Church
Location in the Philippines
17°41′05″N 120°25′32″E / 17.68459°N 120.42555°E / 17.68459; 120.42555
LocationMagsingal, Ilocos Sur
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Founded1676
Founder(s)Augustinian friars
Architecture
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasures
Designated2001
Architectural typeChurch building
Years built1827
Specifications
Number of towers1
Bells8
Administration
ProvinceNueva Segovia
ArchdioceseNueva Segovia
DeanerySaint Mark the Evangelist

Saint William the Hermit Parish Church, also known as San Guillermo Hermitanio Parish Church or 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 and was built in 1692 within the area but was destroyed in an earthquake in 1723. Only its bell tower remains that dates back to 1732. The present church was built in 1827.[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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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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