Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Anne
| Saint Anne Parish Church, Taguig | |
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| Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne | |
| Taguig Church | |
| Simbahan ng Tagig | |
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| 14°31′37″N 121°04′26″E / 14.526944°N 121.073889°ECoordinates: 14°31′37″N 121°04′26″E / 14.526944°N 121.073889°E | |
| Location | Gen. Luna St., Sta. Ana, Taguig |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1587 |
| Founder(s) | Fr. Diego Alvarez, OSA |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Cultural Property |
| Designated | July 25, 1987 |
| Architectural type | Baroque |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Saint Anne Parish Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig |
The Saint Anne Parish Church, also known as Santa Ana Church or the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne, is a Roman Catholic Church located at Barangay Sta. Ana in Taguig. It is situated next to the Taguig River and across Plaza Quezon, where the statue of the late President Manuel L. Quezon was erected when he was still serving as President of the Republic.Saint Anne is the church's patroness.
In 1571, the Spaniards subjugated mainland Luzon including Taguig through the Legazpi expedition. Between the years 1582 and 1583, Taguig became part of the Encomienda del Tondo and was under the headship of an Alcalde Mayor, Captain Vergara. Taguig was eventually established as a separate town in 1587 and was declared a parish with St. Anne as its chosen patroness. Augustinian friars, Fr. Diego Alvarez and his assistant, Fr. Diego de Avila, were assigned to begin religious activities in Taguig.
The first concrete church for use of the faithful was built by Fray Hernando Guerrero, O.S.A. in 1609. However the 1645 Luzon earthquake caused it considerable damage. In 1848, Fray Andres Diaz, O.S.A. began the construction of a new church complex. This too, unfortunately was destroyed by the tremor of 1882. To continue administering to the spiritual needs of the faithful, a makeshift church was used until the construction of a permanent one.
Construction of the present church started during the term of Fray Patricio Martin, O.S.A. in 1883. He however did not see its completion due to his early demise. His successor, Fray Guillermo Diaz, O.S.A. continued with the project and saw its eventual completion.
During the early American Period, secular priest of the Archdiocese of Manila succeeded the Augustinian Friars in Taguig. The first of these was Father Silbino Labao of Tipas. He was followed by Fr. Vicente Estacio of Tipas who oversaw the installation of the church's sawali ceiling. Fr. Gerardo Maximo completed the rehabilitation of the church. More improvements in the edifice were undertaken by Msgr. Augurio Juta and Msgr. Emmanuel Sunga in preparation for the parish's 400th year anniversary in 1987.
In 1942, the Japanese invaded the province of Rizal and established garrisons in the town. The church was remembered as the place where hundreds of male inhabitants were incarcerated for a number of days on August 1943.
The current parish priest of Saint Anne Parish Church is Rev. Fr. Renier Noel N. Llorca. The church houses the Museo De Sta. Ana, which contains religious relics and repository of artifacts detailing the rich religious culture and history of Taguig since 1857. On July 26 of each year, the Saint Anne Parish Church along with the City Government, celebrates Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River Festival which is a fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness, St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed each year by the "pasubo" where fluvial parade participants in colorful boats and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other.
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