Santo Niño de Pandacan Parish Church (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Jesus
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The first stone church in Pandacan was built in 1732 by Fr. Francisco del Rosario. The church would not be completed until after 30 years. The image of the Holy Child of Jesus or popularly known as Sto. Niño was enshrined at the church and its feast is traditionally celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of January.

According to tales, the image of the Child Jesus (more popularly called the Santo Niño) was recovered from a well near the church and some say the water from the well resulted in the miraculous healing of the infirm. The well has long been sealed due to pollutants but a shrine stands on what was once the well.

The original church, completed in 1760 was twice destroyed by earthquakes. A modern church now stands on the old ruins including a parish school which stands on what was the Catholic cemetery of the district.
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Coordinates:   14°35'35"N   121°0'14"E

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  • VIVA Sto. Nino
  • I was baptized, had my first communion and went to hear mass ( and lots of simbang gabi ) here in this church. V I V A STO. N I N O
  • Happy Fiesta!!!! viva Sta Nino!!!! My Auntie is the asst. director
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