I just stumbled this church during my photowalk at the Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan City a few months ago. I walked from Pinaglabanan Shrine to Kalentong, Mandaluyong. In between these route is the San Juan del Monte Parish Church.
The marker on the façade of the church reads:
Church of San Juan del Monte
The church and convent were built in 1602-1604 by the Dominican Province of the Most Holy Rosary on a site donated by Capitan Julian de Cuenca. Both buildings were burned during the Chinese Uprising of 1639. The new church and convent, constructed in 1641, were set on fire in July 1763 during the British Occupation of Manila. The present church and convent, constructed in 1774, were used by the insurgent forces of the Revolution of 1898. This sanctuary is the seat of the Cofraternity of Santisimo Cristo de San Juan del Monte approved by Pope Innocent X on March 4, 1648.
Historical Research and Markers Committee 1937
Wow… this is a very significant church – a witness to several key historical events in the country. I would probably read more about that Chinese Uprising of 1639. I’m familiar with the British Occupation of Manila but I never know that they were able to reach as far as this place.
Have you been to this church?
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