Quiapo Church
The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno (Black Nazarene), popularly known as Quiapo Church and canonically as the Saint John the Baptist Parish, is a prominent basilica in the district of Quiapo in the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the home of the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous. The basilica is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila under the Vicariate of José de Trozo and its current rector is Rufino C. Sescon, Jr.
| Quiapo Church | |
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| Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno (Black Nazarene) | |
| Saint John the Baptist Parish | |
Main façade in December 2023 | |
| 14°35′56″N 120°59′02″E | |
| Location | Quiapo, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Website | Quiapo Church |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Church of the Camisa |
| Status | |
| Founded | 1588 |
| Founder(s) | Antonio de Nombela |
| Dedication | John the Baptist |
| Consecrated | September 28, 1987 |
| Cult(s) present | Black Nazarene |
| Events | Traslación |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Juan Nakpil José María Zaragoza |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Mexican Baroque |
| Years built |
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| Groundbreaking | 1933 (main façade) 1984 (expansion) |
| Completed | 1935 (main façade) 1986 (expansion) |
| Construction cost | ₱8 million (expansion) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 (seating) |
| Length | 78.8 m (259 ft) |
| Width | 33.0 m (108.3 ft) |
| Nave width | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| Width across transepts | 33.0 m (108.3 ft) |
| Other dimensions | Façade facing southwest |
| Floor area | 2,410.5 m2 (25,946 sq ft) |
| Number of domes | 1 |
| Number of towers | 2 |
| Materials | Reinforced concrete |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manila |
| Metropolis | Manila |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Deanery | Jose de Trozo |
| Parish | St. John the Baptist |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Rufino C. Sescon, Jr. |
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