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Tondo Church

Buildings and structures in Tondo, ManilaChurches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of ManilaCultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro ManilaRoman Catholic churches in Manila
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Santo Niño de Tondo Parish, also known as Tondo Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Tondo, Manila established by the Augustinians. It houses an image of the Infant Jesus which originally came from Acapulco, Mexico and was handed over by a wealthy merchant to the Archbishop of Manila at that time, who later turned it over to the parish priest of Tondo, Manila. Since 1572, the image of the Santo Niño has been enshrined in this church.

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Tondo Church
Plaza Hernandez, Manila Tondo

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Santo Niño de Tondo Parish Church

Plaza Hernandez
1012 Manila, Tondo
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