Palacio Arzobispal

Palacio Arzobispal
Archbishop's Palace
A corner view of the Archbishop of Manila's Palace
Alternative names	Arsobispado ng Maynila
General information
Type	Mansion
Architectural style	Bahay na Bato
Address	121 Arzobispo Street
Town or city	Intramuros, Manila
Country	Philippines
Owner	Archdiocese of Manila
Technical details
Material	Stones, Bricks, and Wood

The Palacio Arzobispal is the residence of the Archbishop of Manila located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The Episcopal Palace of the Archdiocese of Manila was established as one of the five episcopal palaces in the Philippines.^[1]

The Arzobispado

The Arzobispado was the residence and office of the archbishop of Manila, located along Calle Arzobispo. The site was purchased during the episcopacy of Archbishop Millan de Poblete (1653 - 1667). It has a drapery-decked throne room, wherein formal receptions were held. The building was destroyed in 1944 during the bombing of Manila. Since then, no attempts were made to rebuild the palace. The site is presently occupied by a guesthouse, archdiocesan chancery and archives.^[1]

At present, there are 9 offices under the Arzobispado managed by Moderator Curiae Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz. These are the Archdiocesan Archives of Manila, Archdiocesan Museum of Manila, Auditing Department, Chancery, Human Resource Development Department, Legal Office, Metropolitan Tribunal of Manila, Properties Administration Department and Treasury and Accounting Department.

Present condition

The other episcopal palace such as the Episcopal Palace of Nueva Segovia (now Vigan) remains in use. Portions were converted into an ecclesiastical museum. The Episcopal Palace of Cebu was in an abandoned state. However, efforts were made to convert it into an archdiocesan museum. The remaining 3 episcopal palaces of Caceres and Jaro were ruined by war.^[1]

Marker from the Intramuros Administration

Palacio Arzobispal
HERE ONCE STOOD THE ARCHBISHOP'S PALACE. ACQUIRED BY ARCHBISHOP MIGUEL DE POBLETE (1653-1667) FOR USE AS RESIDENCE. HOUSED THE OFFICES OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES. UNDERWENT MAJOR REPAIRS AFTER DAMAGE FROM EARTHQUAKES. DESTROYED IN 1944. PRESENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN THE 1980'S FOR THE OFFICES OF THE ARZOBISPADO DE MANILA (ARCHDIOCESE OF MANILA).

References

1 2 3 Intramuros, in and around: An Interactive Guide. Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc. 2003. |access-date= requires |url= (help)

External links

Media related to Palacio Arzobizpal, Intramuros at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 40°28′50″N 3°22′20″W / 40.4805°N 3.3723°W / 40.4805; -3.3723

Intramuros

Historic District of Manila

Buildings	Aduana Building Ayuntamiento de Manila Manila Cathedral Palacio Arzobispal Palacio del Gobernador San Agustin Church San Francisco Church San Ignacio Church

Fortifications	Baluarte de San Diego Cuartel de Santa Lucia Fort Santiago Gates of Intramuros

Squares and monuments	Anda Circle Plaza de Armas Plaza de España Plaza de Mexico Plaza de Roma Queen Isabel II Statue

Museums	Bahay Tsinoy Casa Manila Rizal Shrine

Education	Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de Santa Rosa Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila High School Mapúa Institute of Technology PNTC Maritime Training Center Real Colegio de Santa Potenciana Sentro Rizal Universidad de San Felipe de Austria Universidad de San Ignacio University of the City of Manila

Government	Intramuros Administration Bureau of Immigration Bureau of the Treasury Commission on Elections Department of Labor and Employment National Commission for Culture and the Arts

Italics indicate structures now defunct or demolished.

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