Basilica Of Santo Nino
by James BO Insogna
Title
Basilica Of Santo Nino
Artist
James BO Insogna
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography Prints
Description
The Minor Basilica of the Santo Nino or Basilica Minore del Santo Nino is a 16th century church in Cebu City in the Philippines. It was built purportedly on the spot where the image of the Santo Nino, a sculpture depicting the Holy Child Jesus found by Spanish explorers in 1565 preserved in a burned wooden box which was left behind during the 1521 Magellan expedition.
The church of Santo Nino de Cebu was founded by an Augustinian priest, Andres de Urdaneta on April 28, 1565. The first church structure was built out of earth, hard wood and nipa in 1566 ordered by Friar Diego de Herrera. In 1735, Fernando Valdes y Tamon, the Governor of Cebu, ordered the church to be constructed of hard stone, which was built in the same spot were the previous church stood. Construction was completed in 1739. In 1965, during the fourth centenary of the Christianization of the Philippines, Pope Paul VI elevated the church to the rank of minor basilica. Buy this fine art photography photograph Image available in the on-line gallery as a Fine Art Print, Canvas Art , Framed Print, Poster and Greeting Card. For sale and available in all sizes, custom framed or unframed to decorate your office walls, home walls, cafe, restaurant, boardroom, waiting room or almost any commercial space. With Fast, Secure world wide shipping to your door. Wall prints are also a great gift idea. Images are also available for stock photography and licensing. www.JamesInsogna.com 1-888-682-0122
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June 6th, 2011
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