What is the oldest Roman Catholic church and parish established in the Philippines, founded in Cebu City in 1565 on the spot where Magellan's 1521 Santo Niño statuette was found?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
- Step 1: The image of Santo Niño de Cebú (Holy Child of Cebu), the oldest Christian image in the Philippines, is enshrined and venerated at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. Answer: the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral; The Church of Patrocinio de Maria Boljoon; The San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City.
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