manila san better known roman catholic minor manila philippines seat parish san completed noted architectural features example revival gothic architecture philippines steel temple philippines steel church world included possible designation designated philippine government care order operate college adjacent located plaza del eastern end avenue manila history generous patron 3rd century roman martyr donated land church stands original structure wood burned chinese uprising succeeding structures built brick destroyed fire earthquakes 1880s parish priest ruined church approached spanish architect plan build fire earthquake resistant structure entirely steel completed design fused earthquake baroque style final design said inspired famed spain construction steel sections compose church manufactured belgium according historian steel parts ordered des enterprises brussels tonnes long tons short tons steel sections transported separate shipments belgium philippines shipment arriving belgian engineers supervised assembly church column erected september walls filled mixed sand gravel cement stained glass windows imported german stained glass firm local assisted applying finishing touches church raised status minor pope june completion following year august san consecrated 25th according priest structure supposed altar lost sea ship carrying belgium capsized storm wooden altar locally noted church designed resemble ship hull sway earthquake long reputed french engineer steel structure statue liberty involved design construction confirmed features towers steel floor nave rises meters dome meters tip twin faux finished interior church incorporates gothic architecture style permitting ample illumination lateral windows steel columns walls ceiling painted appearance marble paintings saints interiors church true gothic revival spirit church pulpit designed sculptor carved statues holy men women holy water constructed church crafted marble obtained main altar image lady mount given church sisters mexico_city image earthquakes fires destroyed previous incarnations ivory head stolen cultural historical declared president presidential decree state funding accorded church undertook restoration community likewise expended funds church maintenance restoration san church included possible designation account architectural historical heritage church declared national cultural treasure august unveiling marker january preservation recent years encountered threats structural integrity steel structure sea nearby manila bay placed endangered sites retained subsequent
San Sebastian Church (Manila)