Saint Andrew the Apostle Church
Roman Catholic church in Makati, Philippines
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Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church in Bel-Air Village, Makati, Philippines. It is one of the known modern edifices designed by Leandro V. Locsin in Makati. Dedicated to Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of Metro Manila and Bel-Air Village, the church is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila. Its parish territories are Bel-Air Village and Salcedo Village in Barangay Bel-Air, Rizal Village and Santiago Village in Barangay Valenzuela, and San Miguel Village in Barangay Poblacion.
| Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Church | |
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The church in 2017 | |
 Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Church | |
| 14°33′58″N 121°01′25″E | |
| Location | 62 Constellation Street corner Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St. Andrew the Apostle |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect | Leandro V. Locsin |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Modern |
| Years built | 1967–1968 |
| Completed | November 29, 1968 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Deanery | Vicariate of Saints Peter and Paul[1] |
| Clergy | |
| Priest | Pedro Gerardo O. Santos |
| Assistant priest(s) | Ryan Jamemar Belono-ac, Enrico Emmanuel A. Ayo, Moises Eduardo Ciego, Jayvee Vagilidad S.V.D. |
The cornerstone was laid on February 8, 1967, and the church opened on November 30, 1968.[2]
Church description
Built by National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin in 1968, the design of this parish church is symbolic of the manner the martyr died: crucified on an X-shaped cross. The butterfly shaped floor plan emanates from this cruciform. Many other symbolic features mark the tent-like structure, including the giant chandelier over the altar which serves as a halo over the copper cross by National Artist for Visual Art Vicente Manansala.[3]
Pastors
| Name | Years of pastorship | Present assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Emilio Bularan | 1967 to 1969 | deceased priest of the Diocese of Antipolo |
| Wilfredo Ipapo | 1969 to 1972 | deceased |
| Jesus Arcellana | 1972 to 1982 | deceased |
| Severino Pelayo | 1982 to 1986 | deceased Military Ordinary of the Philippines |
| Leoncio Lat | 1986 | deceased Auxiliary Bishop of Manila |
| Jose "Chito" Bernardo Jr. | 1986 to 1991 | deceased |
| Francisco De Leon | 1991 to 1993 | Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Antipolo |
| Claro Matt Garcia | 1993 to 2002 | Parish priest of Santa Clara de Montefalco Parish in Pasay |
| Emmanuel V. Sunga | 2002 to 2011 | Attached priest of the Archdiocesan Shrine Our Lady of Loreto in Sampaloc, Manila |
| Eymard Dennis Peter Marcelino S. Odiver | 2011 to 2022 | Rector and parish priest of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Espiritu Santo in Santa Cruz, Manila |
| Pedro Gerardo O. Santos | 2022 to present |
Other present priests
| Name | Year started | Present assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Enrico Emmanuel A. Ayo | 2024 | Attached priest[4] |
| Moises Eduardo Ciego | 2025 | Attached priest |
Former priests
* not yet complete
| Name | Previous assignment |
|---|---|
| Erwin B. Blasa | Resident guest priest |
| Jeffrey T. Jamias | Parochial vicar/assistant parish priest |
| Peter Trong Tran | Resident guest priest |
| Stephen K. Jantuah | Resident guest priest |
| Dennis Sudla | Resident guest priest |
| Patrick B. Paraiso | Resident guest priest |
| Victor Allan B. Dichoso | Parochial vicar/assistant parish priest |
| Mylo Hubert Vergara | Parochial vicar/assistant parish priest |
Gallery
Statue to St. Andrew
Church sanctuary
Images, candle holders, adoration chapel, and donation box
Images
Architectural Legacy of Philippine National Artists plaque
