The Church of San Sebastian was raised into the status of a minor basilica by Pope Leo XIII on June 24, 1890. The following year, on August 15, 1891, the all-steel church of San Sebastian was inaugurated and blessed. The interior of the church displays groined vaults just like what a Gothic architecture should be, the steel parts of columns, walls and ceiling were painted to resemble marble and jasper by Filipino artist Lorenzo Rocha and his students. True to the Gothic revival spirit of the church are its confessionals, pulpit and altars as designed by Filipino artist Lorenzo Guerrero. He, with fellow artist Eulogio Garcia, carved the statues of holy men and women. Trompe l’oeil paintings was used to decorate the interiors of the church.
As a wedding church, it exudes the magnificence of the old-world church gothic church. The high ceiling, long aisle and towering columns is reminiscent of the beautiful Westminster Abbey. The Church of San Sebastian is a reflection of the late 19th century innovations in architecture, art and construction.
The Church of San Sebastian is a declared National Historical Landmark per Presidential Decree No. 260. State funding was accorded to the church through the National Historical Institute which undertook restoration of the church since 1982. The Recollect community has likewise expended funds for the church’s maintenance and restoration. In addition, the church was listed among the 1998 World’s Most Endangered Sites by the World Monuments Watch.
Contact Information
Minor Basilica of San Sebastian
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine
Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo, Manila
734.8908
736.1185
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Hi,
Is San Sebastian church air conditioned?
Thanks.
Marlette
Hi,
Do they do mix marriage in San Sebastian Church i.e. Catholic & Hindu? I so love to wed in this church.
Could you pls. provide me of the requirements and how much will it cost.
Thanks in advance.
hi..what are the requirements to wed in this church and also how much do they charge please?…also is it air conditioned?…im still in the planning phase of my wedding and still canvassing around….thanks a lot…
Hi. I am currently looking for a perfect church to have our wedding by first quarter next year. Is it possible for me to know the wedding package rate at San Sebastian? Also, could I please have the requirements for a couple who have been civilly married? Thanks a lot.
Is this airconditioned? Please send me a quotation of the charges. Is January 1, 2010 still available? Thanks.
can we have our parents’ renewal of marriage vows in San Sebastian Church? what are the charges? requirements? do you have a place, say hall, for reception? if yes, what are the charges?
Good day! I just want to inquire about your wedding package rate.What are the possible venues for reception? Also, if this church is air conditioned? The wedding is either june or oct 2010.Thanks!
I inquired in this church several weeks ago because i'm getting married in july 2010. Their church rate is 20K and they have a function hall you can rent out for 8k for 4 hours. The church is not airconditioned and according to the lady i spoke with they do not allow aircondition for some reason. hope that helps.
I inquired in this church several weeks ago because i'm getting married in july 2010. Their church rate is 20K and they have a function hall you can rent out for 8k for 4 hours. The church is not airconditioned and according to the lady i spoke with they do not allow aircondition for some reason. hope that helps.
I inquired in this church several weeks ago because i'm getting married in july 2010. Their church rate is 20K and they have a function hall you can rent out for 8k for 4 hours. The church is not airconditioned and according to the lady i spoke with they do not allow aircondition for some reason. hope that helps.
what is your official website? so i can check the packages for your wedding thanks
package for wedding next year…pls send it to my email…thank you so much…
hi gud day!! wer planning to get married next year april, can u pls send me asap ur wedding package tru email?? or if u have website to check ur package..tnx and god bless.. anya22[at]ymail[dot]com
Hi! San Sebastian rate is 20K and it is not air-conditioned because the whole church is made of steel.. Upon reservation you need to deposit 5K. The package includes wedding singer and organist, priest, red carpet, 14 pots of flowers (Calla lily) and church coordinators. If you want to inquire you can reach them thru this no. 7348908 or 7348931 loc. 120.
HELLO IS THERE A LIMIT TIME FOR RESERVATION…IS IT OKAY IF I RESEVERVE 4MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING.. PLS REPLY.. THANKS
it's about availability. if the church is available, then you can still reserve it for your chosen date.
is it true that there is no time to take pictures after the ceremony because of hectic church schedules?
can you send via email the picture for the reception venue in san sebastian and how much, for how many hour. can we have our own catering service. is it air conditioned or is it a garden. how many is the capacity
hi, i’m inquiring about the wedding rates in this church.
can you send it to my email?
thanks,
janice
hi!can you send me you wedding package rate ?we are planning on aug 18 2011 is there any available schedule for that thanks!!
hi im Maricel, parish secretary of San Sebastian, the church fee is 22k and that includes priest, flower arrangement, church soloist & organist, red carpet, parking spaces for 20 cars, & church Coordinators. if you have questions or inquiries you can call us thru this number 7348908.
Hi Maricel..Greetings of peace to you. If i would like to communicate with you thru email what is the best contact u can be reached? Thanks and hope to hear from you soonest..
hi Mam,
Sorry for the late reply, you can reach me thru this email, maricel_c26[at]yahoo[dot]com. Thanks!
hi!
can you please give me the rates (package & all inclusions) and the requirements before & during the ceremony and can you include catering rates.
thanks!