San Agustin Church is the oldest church in the Philippines. Known as the Church of Saint Paul, the first church of the Augustinian Order was built in 1571, Destroyed by Chinese pirates in 1574. Rebuilt a year later. Venue of the first Diocesan Synod in 1581. Burned in 1583. Third church destroyed by fire in 1586. Fourth church made of stone was designed by Juan Macias and built from 1587 to 1604. Looted during the British invasion in 1762. Terms of surrender of Manila to the Americans were discussed in the vestry in 1898.
Damaged in the Battle of Manila in 1945. Repaired after the war. Became the site of the first Philippine Plenary Council in 1953. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Inside the San Agustin Church.
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