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University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary Building

The University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary Building currently houses the Santísimo Rosario Parish, the Central Seminary, and the Faculties of Ecclesiastical Studies of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in Manila. The parish was canonically inaugurated on April 26, 1942, by Michael J. O'Doherty, the Archbishop of Manila.[2] On January 25, 2010, the National Museum of the Philippines formally declared the Central Seminary Building as a National Cultural Treasure.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

  • University of Santo Tomas
  • Central Seminary Building
Central Seminary with the University field
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General information
TypeEcclesiastical and educational building
Architectural styleArt Deco
LocationEspaña, Sampaloc, Manila
Coordinates14°36′37″N 120°59′21″E / 14.61028°N 120.98917°E / 14.61028; 120.98917
CompletedNovember 13, 1932 (1932-11-13)
OwnerUniversity of Santo Tomas
Design and construction
Architect(s)Fernando H. Ocampo Sr.
Architecture firmArguilles & Ocampo Architects
DesignatedJanuary 25, 2010
Reference no.1–2010[1]

Architecture

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Central Seminary Building
Santísimo Rosario Parish
UST Chapel
 
The chancel of the parish church
 
14°36′37″N 120°59′21″E / 14.61028°N 120.98917°E / 14.61028; 120.98917
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
Religious orderDominican Order
History
StatusParish church
FoundedApril 26, 1942 (1942-04-26)
DedicationOur Lady of the Holy Rosary
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Fernando H. Ocampo Sr.
CompletedNovember 13, 1932 (1932-11-13)
Administration
ProvinceManila
ArchdioceseManila
DeaneryOur Lady of Loreto[10]
ParishSantísimo Rosario
Clergy
Priest(s)
  • Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan O. Talavera, O.P. (Parish Priest)
  • Rev. Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P. (Parochial Vicar)
  • Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, O.P. (Attached Priest)
  • Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, O.P. (Attached Priest)
  • Rev. Fr. George Phe Mang, O.P. (Attached Priest)

The Central Seminary of the University of Santo Tomas was designed by Fernando Hizon Ocampo Sr. It was built in the 1930s. The plan of the seminary was configured in the form of the letter E, with courtyards bisecting the wings. The boxy building had an elongated frontage assembling a continuous band of balconies and windows on the second and third level. The structure's horizontally-oriented massing was broken by an engaged central section at the main entrance and two other similar treatments at the end portions. An art deco relief, bud-like finials, and a tableau embellished the stepped pylon at the entrance.[11]

Official declaration

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Section 3 of "The Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act" states that a "National Cultural Treasure is a unique object found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is significant and important to this country and nation." This recognition marks the first ever inclusion of an educational institution among the ranks of National Cultural Treasures, with the majority of structures being churches and the rest being terrestrial landmarks, intangible cultural property and movable objects. As heritage sites, they will be accorded protection and recognition, giving importance to their witness of 400 years of tumultuous Philippine history.[3][5]

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  • UST Central Seminary Building
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    View from Gonzales Drive
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    Regular fenestration
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    Entrance to Santisimo Rosario Parish Church
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    Columns
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish Church
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    View of the nave from the entrance
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    The coffered ceiling
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    Organ on the balcony
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    Balcony seats
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    Window designs
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    Altar
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    Viewed from the chancel

References

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  1. ^ "National Museum of the Philippines Annual Report 2010" (PDF). National Museum of the Philippines. 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Santissimo Rosario Parish of the University of Santo Tomas Archived September 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Santissimo Rosario Parish website accessed October 26, 2012
  3. ^ a b National Museum declares UST structures as National Cultural TreasuresUniversity of Santo Tomas website accessed October 27, 2012
  4. ^ Formal Declaration of UST National Cultural Treasures Archived July 28, 2013, at the Wayback MachineUniversity of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences website accessed October 27, 2012
  5. ^ a b UST sites declared 'National Treasures'The Varsitarian website accessed October 27, 2012
  6. ^ UST landmarks declared ‘National Treasures’The Inquirer website accessed October 27, 2012
  7. ^ UST landmarks to be declared national cultural treasuresThe Manila Bulletin website accessed October 27, 2012
  8. ^ UST spots declared cultural treasuresGMA Network website accessed October 27, 2012
  9. ^ Untitled (Plaque inside building) (in English and Filipino). UST Main Building, near the front entrance of the UST Museum of Arts and Sciences: National Museum of the Philippines. January 25, 2010.
  10. ^ "Vicariate of Our Lady of Loreto". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  11. ^ Lico, Gerard (2008). Arkitekturang Filipino: A History of Architecture and Urbanism in the Philippines. Quezon City: The University of the Philippines Press. p. 339. ISBN 978-971-542-579-7.
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