Manila - Malate Church 1986
Formerly known as Maalat (derived from the salty waters near it), the first Malate Church was built by the Augustinians in 1588. However, it was later destroyed in 1667 by the orders of Governor-General Sabiniano Manrique de Lara over fears of an attack by the Chinese pirate Li Ma Hong. The structure was rebuilt in 1677-79 by Fr. Dionisio Suarez. The church underwent various renovations from catastrophes that swept the area number of times. The first structure built in 1591 was heavily damaged by the 1645 earthquake. The second structure, which was made of brick stone, was put up in 1680 and was used by the British forces as a form of refuge and base when they ruled Manila for 18 months. In 1868, the brick church was destroyed by another earthquake and a subsequent typhoon. The church that remains standing today was constructed in 1864 under the supervision of Rev. Francisco Cuadrado. It was razed by a fire during World War II but was restored by the Columbans in the 1950s.
Manila - Malate Church 1986
Formerly known as Maalat (derived from the salty waters near it), the first Malate Church was built by the Augustinians in 1588. However, it was later destroyed in 1667 by the orders of Governor-General Sabiniano Manrique de Lara over fears of an attack by the Chinese pirate Li Ma Hong. The structure was rebuilt in 1677-79 by Fr. Dionisio Suarez. The church underwent various renovations from catastrophes that swept the area number of times. The first structure built in 1591 was heavily damaged by the 1645 earthquake. The second structure, which was made of brick stone, was put up in 1680 and was used by the British forces as a form of refuge and base when they ruled Manila for 18 months. In 1868, the brick church was destroyed by another earthquake and a subsequent typhoon. The church that remains standing today was constructed in 1864 under the supervision of Rev. Francisco Cuadrado. It was razed by a fire during World War II but was restored by the Columbans in the 1950s.