Magsingal Church
Roman Catholic church in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Saint William the Hermit Parish, also known as San Guillermo Ermitaño Parish or Magsiñgal 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]
| Magsingal Church | |
|---|---|
| Saint William the Hermit Parish | |
| Parroquia de San Guillermo Ermitaño | |
Church facade in 2011 | |
.svg)  Magsingal Church Location in Luzon .svg) Magsingal Church Location in the Philippines | |
| 17°41′05″N 120°25′32″E | |
| Location | Magsingal, Ilocos Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1676 |
| Founder | Augustinian friars |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasures |
| Designated | 2001 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Years built | 1827 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Bells | 8 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Nueva Segovia |
| Archdiocese | Nueva Segovia |
| Deanery | Saint Mark the Evangelist |
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]
