Quiapo Church (Manila)
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The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno (Filipino: Basilika Menor at Pambansang Dambana ni Jesus Nazareno), commonly known as Quiapo Church and canonically as Saint John the Baptist Parish, is a prominent Catholic basilica and national shrine in the district of Quiapo in the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the home of the Jesus Nazareno, 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 Rev. Fr. Rufino C. Sescon Jr., who is also the Bishop-elect of Balanga.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiapo_Church
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Coordinates: 14°35'55"N 120°59'1"E
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- Lawton 0.6 km
- Manila Civic Center 0.8 km
- Pasig River Esplanade 0.9 km
- San Miguel 0.9 km
- Santa Cruz 2.1 km
- Sampaloc 2.2 km
- Ermita 2.6 km
- Tondo 3.4 km
- Manila Bay 22 km
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