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Then & Now - Quiapo Church

September 29, 2008

One of the most famous and biggest churches in the Philippines, the Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo celebrated its fourth centenary last year. This church is in Quezon Bouleverd in front of the historic Plaza Miranda.

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(Quiapo Church - Old Photo)

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(Quiapo Church - Sept. 2008 Photo)

Quiapo church survived several fires, catastrophic earthquakes, typhoons and even the Second World War. During the 1980’s, the original church structure was extended sideward to accommodate growing devotees.

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(Quiapo Church Facade - Old Photo)

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(Quiapo Church Facade - Sept. 2008 Photo)

The façade and other parts had gone several modifications such as the installation of the Papal Seal seen at the upper part of the facade when it was elevated into a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II, and the presence of some fascinating life-size statues of the twelve apostles in every corner of the church.

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