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The Saint William the Hermit Parish Church, also known as the San Guillermo Hermitanio Parish Church and Magsingal Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is under the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia.[1] The church is the second one established within the municipality.[2]

The original church was built in the 18th century by the Augustinians.[1] It features an intricate retablo,[3] a cream and white[2] three storey facade and a reredos.[4]

An older structure named the Parish of William the Hermit was established in 1676 and was built in 1692 within the area but was destroyed in an earthquake in 1723. Only its bell tower remains that dates back to 1732. The present church was built in 1827. [5] The church also has a museum which displays Ilocano religious, agricultural and industrial images and items.[6]

The church complex is recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure in 2001.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tabios, Hanah (December 14, 2020). "Nat'l Museum turns over newly-restored Magsingal Church to Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Layug, Benjamin Locsin (2007). A Tourist Guide to Notable Philippine Churches. New Day Publishers. p. 13. ISBN 978-971-10-1168-0. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ^ De la Torre, Visitacion R. (2006). The Ilocos Heritage. Tower Book House. p. 162. ISBN 978-971-91030-9-7. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  4. ^ The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient. Islas Filipinas Publishing Company. 1988. p. 94. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "For whom the Northern bells toll". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 7, 2004. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Seven Churches In 24 hours". Manila Standard. February 24, 2002. Retrieved November 16, 2023.

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