Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral 14 Nov 2015

Another destination we wanted to go is the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, also called as The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and St. Vitalis, is the ecclesiastical seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu.

It is also situated just a stone’s throw away from the famed Colon Street and just walk straight down from the Basilica del Santo Nino.It is considered by many to be the Fount of Christianity in the Far East.

The cathedral was first constructed in 1689, completed in 1909, and rebuilt in 1950 after it was almost destroyed during World War II.

The Second World War greatly damaged the cathedral, leaving mostly just the walls standing. the Church’s rich history is very much apparent from the its Spanish roots with Baroque-Rococo influences.

The brilliant interior design of the cathedral also serves as an incredible backdrop for wedding photos, making it highly desirable for weddings to be officiated in.

We went in and see the interior of it and we noticed outside the church also have the votive candle stands for devotee to do prayers.

There is an angel statue standing at the side of the church compound area. There is a rectory of the church as well.

It is really a hot hot day as we too, walking through all these historical sites by our own feet. Both children were tired and feeling tired too. We sat for a while in the church then just adjourned to look for our next destination.

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