Magdalena, Laguna Church
Roman Catholic church in Laguna, Philippines
Church in Laguna, Philippines
Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church in Magdalena , Laguna , Philippines under the Diocese of San Pablo .
History
Church NHC historical marker installed in 2018
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
The 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]
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References
^ 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 .
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Christ the King (San Pedro, Laguna)
Holy Family Parish (San Pedro, Laguna)
Most Holy Name of Jesus (San Pedro, Laguna)
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Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (San Pedro, Laguna)
San Martin de Porres (San Pedro, Laguna)
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San Lorenzo Ruiz (San Pedro, Laguna)
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Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre (San Pedro, Laguna)
Our Lady of Fatima (San Pedro, Laguna)
Our Lady of Lourdes (San Pedro, Laguna)
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St. Joseph the Worker (Calamba, Laguna)
St. Mary Magdalene (Calamba, Laguna)
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San Gabriel Arkanghel (San Pablo, Laguna)
St. Francis of Assisi (San Pablo, Laguna)
St. Luke the Evangelist (San Pablo, Laguna)
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San Roque (San Pablo, Laguna)
Our Lady of the Pillar (Alaminos, Laguna)
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