LIPA CATHEDRAL: The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian

I had to push my lower jaw up with my hand. I didn’t recognize that the whole time I was looking up, admiring the huge, intricately painted circular dome crowning the Lipa Cathedral, that my mouth had been wide open in awe. The bad Traveler was one of the only few people inside. It was chilly as well as dim inside the Cathedral, like in most huge churches, as well as the magnificent dome seemed to be the most well-lit part of the building. In fact, the dome itself illuminated the place, as most of the light inside came with its little windows, adding marvel to its already grand design.

But as one saying goes, this dome is just the tip of the iceberg.

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History of the Lipa Cathedral
Architecture as well as Design
Paseo de San Sebastian
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History of the Lipa Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian in Lipa, more commonly understood as San Sebastian Cathedral or more just Lipa Cathedral , has a long history of construction, destruction, as well as restoration.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian, or just Lipa Cathedral
The gorgeous dome of the Lipa Cathedral
According to the Lipa City tourism Council, the history of the Cathedral can be traced back to as far back as April 30, 1605, when it was administered by the Augustinians under the title “Convent of San Sebastian in Comintang.” The original building was made of only light materials.

But the building of the Cathedral that we see today started in 1779. since then, it has undergone a series of renovations as well as a number of aspects had been added up until it was lastly completed from 1865 to 1894, under the administration of fray Benito Varas. In the 19th century, still according to the Lipa City tourism Council, the towns of Lipa, Taal, Batangas, Tanauan, as well as Bauan competed to be selected as the seat of the southern Tagalog Region’s new diocese. This influenced the people of these towns to develop enormous as well as extravagant churches. however in April 10, 1910, Lipa was selected as the See (official seat of the bishop) as well as the new diocese was founded. They state that Lipa’s awesome climate had a huge impact on the decision by Most. Rev. Joseph Petrelli, the diocese’s very first bishop. since then, the Cathedral has likewise been understood as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Lipa. Today, Lipa is now an archdiocese, covering many of the churches as well as parishes in neighboring municipalities as well as cities.

Lipa City was one of the most heavily destructed cities in the region after world war II. together with many of Lipa’s ancestral homes that were destroyed, the Cathedral likewise experienced from the atrocities of the war. Msgr. Alejandro Olalia, however, led the restoration of this extremely special church in the 1950s. many aspects had been added as well as brought back with the years.

But its history isn’t the only interesting thing about the Cathedral.

Architecture as well as Design

The Lipa Cathedral was built in the Romanesque tradition. It has huge circular dome, giant walls as well as columns, balconies, as well as arches. Standing proudly in front of the church is a bell tower, which, like the dome, is embellished with moldings.

The primary Hall is surrounded by a series of arches. The carefully arranged pews type a sea of wooden linear pattern that lies beneath the chandeliers, illuminating the church. The aisle dividing the pews lead to the altar, bathing in the spotlight provided by the clerestory of the dome above. The ceiling — including the pendentives as well as intrados — is painted with pictures of saints.

In one corner of the primary Hall is a tableau depicting the Paschal mystery. In the opposite corner is a winding stairway that links the ground floor to the balcony, where the choir stays.

The primary altar
An organ at the transept
Paseo de San Sebastian

There are likewise a number of remarkable aspects outside. Exit with the doors to the right as well as you’ll discover a garden-like passageway called Paseo de San Sebastian. The Paseo separates the Cathedral from the administration offices. At the far end stands a figure of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by ornamental plants. While we were there we might not assist however stay under the shade of the surrounding buildings as well as admire the great design of the church, particularly its dome that looked magnificent against the rolling clouds in the background.

The dome of Lipa Cathedral seen from the paseo.
Another space inside the church
Pews as well as chandeliers
Even its primary entrance door [is deserving of] a mention. Sixteen carved pictures depicting the history of salvation as much as the fantastic Jubilee of 2000 greet devotees as well as tourists. The door is stated to have been installed much more recently.

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