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Third Order of the Franciscans Church (Manila)

Coordinates: 14°35′28″N 120°58′42″E / 14.591192°N 120.978333°E / 14.591192; 120.978333
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Third Order of the Franciscans Church
Intramuros in the 1700s, with the Third Order of the Franciscans Church seen on the right
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14°35′28″N 120°58′42″E / 14.591192°N 120.978333°E / 14.591192; 120.978333
LocationSan Francisco and Solana Streets, Intramuros, Manila
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusInexistent
DedicationImmaculate Conception
Architecture
Heritage designationHistorical marker from the Historical Research and Markers Committee of the Philippines
Designated1935
Architectural typeChurch building
Demolished1945

The Third Order of the Franciscans Church is a defunct church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The church was destroyed during World War II. The site is currently occupied by Mapua University.[1]

History

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The Third Order of the Franciscans Church was a church for the lay branch of the Franciscans, known as the Third Order. The original structure was a small chapel completed in 1618. It was later renovated and enlarged in 1734.[1]

The church sustained damages during the earthquakes in the 1800s, and was later rebuilt with twin towers added.[2] In 1935, the Historical Research and Markers Committee, now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,[3] installed a historical marker on the site.[4]

The church was destroyed during the 1945 Battle of Manila. The site is currently occupied by Mapua University.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "HISTORY - Ofm Philippines". ofmphil.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (2023-11-12). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  4. ^ "Church of the Third Order of the Franciscans | Registry". Retrieved 2024-05-17.