Magdalena, Laguna Church
Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (Filipino: Parokya ni Santa Maria Magdalena) is a Roman Catholic church in Magdalena, Laguna, Philippines under the Diocese of San Pablo.
| Magdalena Church | |
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| Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church | |
Parokya ni Santa Maria Magdalena (Filipino) | |
 Church façade in 2021 | |
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| 14°11′56″N 121°25′45″E / 14.198907°N 121.429145°E | |
| Location | Magdalena, Laguna |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St. Mary Magdalene |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1829 |
| Completed | 1855 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Adobe and sand |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manila |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Diocese | San Pablo |
| Deanery | San Bartolome |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Ricardo Pajutan |
History
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Magdalena was formerly known as Ambling, a barrio of Majayjay until it was elevated as a town in 1821.[1][2] The first church, made of cogon and wood was constructed in 1820 and was dedicated to Mary Magdalene. Antonio Moreno was appointed at its first parish priest in 1821.[2] A permission to build a stone church was ordered by Captain Pablo de la Concepción in 1829.[1] To obtain funds for the church, the people were forced to pay taxes and quarry sand and stones from the river. The construction of the church building was halted in 1839, continued in 1849 and finished in 1855 under the direction of Maximo Rico, Jose Cuesta, Joaquin de Coria and Francisco de Paula Gonzalez.[1][3] Construction of the belltower was finished in 1861.[1]
In its convent, Filipino revolutionary leader General Emilio Jacinto sought refuge and his blood stains could be found.[4][5]
Architecture
editThe Baroque church is elevated by a flight of steps facing a plaza.[1] It is mainly made out of sandstone.[6] To its left is a four story octagonal belltower with a square base.[1]
Gallery
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Church interior in 2019 -
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Church altar -
Roster of parish priests of Magdalena -
Plaza fronting the church
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Bells of St. Francis". OFM Philippines Archives. Order of Friar Minors in the Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Huerta 1865, p. 170
- ^ Huerta 1865, p. 171
- ^ "Magdalena Church (Magdalena, Laguna)". Philippine Heritage: Online Database of Built Heritage Resources of the Philippines. Heritage Conservation Society. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ Chua, Xiao. "Emilio Jacinto, Ang Tunay na Utak ng Himagsikan". It's Xiao Time!. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ Castillo, Alexandra (April 8, 2014). "7 Churches, 1 Day: Explore Laguna, Visita Iglesia 2014". Retrieved December 1, 2014.
Further reading
edit- Huerta, Felix de (1865). Estado geográfico, topográfico, estadístico, histórico religioso. Binondo: Imprenta de M. Sanchez y Ca.
External links
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Media related to Santa Maria Magdalena Parish Church of Magdalena at Wikimedia Commons- Magdalena, Laguna Church on Facebook
