Barasoain Church

"The Cradle of Democracy in the East"

Barasoain Church, This church is one of the oldest Church in the philippines or maybe asia or even world.

Barasoain church is a beautiful old church, i really love looking at this church.

I took this picture when i am at SIMBANG GABI. and the view of the church is amazing, Full of christmas lights and the Mass is Good.

The Church is Full of History,
The First Congress of ThePhilippines was establish in this very Church.

Siya ang father sa barasoain ngayon, magaling sya... hehe

First Image of Barasoain Church

Many Heroes have been here for a long time.
Barasoain Church (also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) is a Roman Catholic church built in 1630

 Founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1859, the church is also renowned for its architectural design and internal adornments. The original church was burned during the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution however, it was renovated. It is about 42 kilometers away from Manila.

       The church recorded some of the important events occurred in the country. While it has been a temporary residence of General Aguinaldo, three major events in Philippine History happened in this church: the convening of the First Philippine Congress (September 15, 1898), the drafting of the Malolos Constitution (September 29, 1898 to January 21, 1899), and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic (January 23, 1899).[3] By Presidential Decree No. 260 , the church was proclaimed as a National Shrine by President Ferdinand Marcos on August 1, 1973.[4] Unusual for newly elected presidents in the Philippines, the church has been a venue in an inaugural affairs. General Emilio Aguinaldo and former president Joseph Estrada were the only two who has been inaugurated in the place.

(FROM: BARASOAINCHURCH.ORG