Magsingal Church
The Church of St. William of Aquitaine, commonly known as the Magsingal Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is under the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The church is the second one established within the municipality.
| Magsingal Church | |
|---|---|
| Church of St. William of Aquitaine | |
Church facade in 2011 | |
Magsingal Church Magsingal Church | |
| 17°41′05″N 120°25′32″E | |
| Location | Magsingal, Ilocos Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasures |
| Designated | 2001 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Administration | |
| Province | Nueva Segovia |
| Archdiocese | Nueva Segovia |
The original church was built in the 18th century by the Augustinians. It features an intricate retablo, a cream and white three storey facade and a reredos.
An older structure named the Parish of William the Hermit was established in 1676 within the area but was destroyed during the rebellion of Diego Silang which was in response to the Spanish friars' forced labor. Only its bell tower remains. The church also has a museum which displays Ilocano religious, agricultural and industrial images and items.
The church complex is recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure in 2001.