Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (Pililla, Rizal)
| Diocesan Shrine & Parish of St. Mary Magdalene | |
|---|---|
| Pangdiyosesis na Dambana at Parokya ni Santa Maria Magdalena | |
 Façade of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene. | |
  Diocesan Shrine & Parish of St. Mary Magdalene Republic of the Philippines | |
| 14°28′48″N 121°18′24″E / 14.480135°N 121.306699°ECoordinates: 14°28′48″N 121°18′24″E / 14.480135°N 121.306699°E | |
| Location | Brgy. Imatong, Pililla 1910 Rizal |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Diocesan Shrine |
| Founded | 1583 |
| Founder(s) | Fr. Juan de Plasencia and Fr. Diego Oropesa |
| Dedication | Mary Magdalene |
| Dedicated | July 20, 2018 |
| Relics held | Bone of St. Mary Magdalene - 1st Class Relic Cloth of St. Mary Magdalene - 2nd Class Relic |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Mary Magdalene |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Diocese | Diocese of Antipolo |
| Province | Rizal |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Most Rev. Jose Fuerte Cardinal Advincula |
| Bishop(s) | |
| Priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Alfredo E. Meneses Jr. |
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Mary Magdalene (Filipino: Pangdiyosesis na Dambana at Parokya ni Santa Maria Magdalena and Simbahan ng Pililla) is a Roman Catholic Church located in the municipality of Pillila, Province of Rizal, Philippines. The church was built by the Franciscans in 1583, under the patronage of St. Mary Magdalene. It is a few kilometers away from San Ildefonso Parish Church, a historical church in Tanay.
On January 16, 1977, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled the historical marker of St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church.[1]
On July 22, 2018, The Parish was declared as a diocesan shrine.
History[]
In 1571, the Spaniards conquered and inhabited the towns along Laguna de Bay. Prior to Spanish colonization, Pililla was named Pilang Munti. It was incorporated to the administration of Morong and was named Pilang Morong.
The Franciscan priests led by Fr. Diego de Oropesa and Fr. Juan de Plasencia arrived at Pilang Morong in 1572. As part of the established reducciones system, the Franciscans built the first church made from cogon and nipa in 1583.[2] When Pilang Morong was given autonomy in 1599, the central government granted an authorization to construct a church of stone.[3]
In 1632, a conflagration destroyed the church and the whole town. When a new church was built, another destruction by fire ruined the church in 1668. A new church was immediately completed between 1670 and 1673. Renovation of the church altar and the adjacent convent were completed in 1848. Several renovation projects were also completed between 1962 and 1976.[3]
Features[]
The church is made of adobe, similar to other churches in Laguna. The façade and belfry of the church are simple in design.[3] The Baptistery is located at the bottom of the bell tower, on the left side from the vestibule of the church. A small retablo housing the image of St. Mary Magdalene can be found inside the baptistery.
Gallery[]
Adoracion Chapel
The church marker from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (right) and the marker that inscribes its declaration of being a Diocesan Shrine (left)
The Main Door of the Church
The details of the ceiling of Pililla Church
View from the door looking forward to its main altar.
The details of the main altar of Pililla Church.
References[]
- ^ Historical Markers: Regions I-IV and CAR, Volume 1 of Historical Markers. National Historical Institute (Philippines). 1993. p. 95. ISBN 9715380611.
- ^ Gutay, OFM., Jose. "Life and Works of Fray Juan de Plasencia". OFM Philippines Archives. Order of Friar Minors Philippines.
- ^ a b c "Our Church and Town". magdalenahane.faithweb.com/. St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
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