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'''Magellan's Cross Pavilion''' is a stone kiosk in [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]]. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the [[Basilica del Santo Niño]]<ref name=pcoo>{{cite news |title=President Aquino joins turnover rites for newly restored Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño |url=https://pcoo.gov.ph/march-04-2016-news-releases/ |access-date=9 July 2021 |publisher=Presidential Communications Operations Office |date=4 March 2016}}</ref> It houses a [[Christian cross]] that was planted by explorers of the [[Magellan's circumnavigation|Spanish expedition]] of the first [[circumnavigation]] of the world, led by [[Ferdinand Magellan]], upon arriving in [[Cebu]] in the [[Philippines]] on April 21, 1521.
'''Magellan's Cross Pavilion''' is a stone kiosk in [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]]. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the [[Basilica del Santo Niño]]<ref name=pcoo>{{cite news |title=President Aquino joins turnover rites for newly restored Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño |url=https://pcoo.gov.ph/march-04-2016-news-releases/ |access-date=9 July 2021 |publisher=Presidential Communications Operations Office |date=4 March 2016}}</ref> It houses a [[Christian cross]] that was planted by explorers of the [[Magellan's circumnavigation|Spanish expedition]] of the first [[circumnavigation]] of the world, led by [[Ferdinand Magellan]], upon arriving in [[Cebu]] in the [[Philippines]] on April 21, 1521.
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===Pavilion===
===Pavilion===
[[File:Allan Jay Quesada - Magellan's Cross DSC 0766.jpg|thumb|right|Pavilion interior]]
[[File:Allan Jay Quesada - Magellan's Cross DSC 0766.jpg|thumb|right|Pavilion interior]]
The Magellan's Cross Pavilion which houses the tindalo cross was built sometime in the 1800s. The structure is octagonal [[kiosk]] made of coral stone.<ref name=pcoo/>
The Magellan's Cross Pavilion which houses the tindalo cross was built sometime in the 1834 under Spanish colonial rule. The structure is octagonal [[kiosk]] made of coral stone.<ref name=pcoo/>


The pavilion and the tindalo cross itself sustained cracks due to the [[2013 Bohol earthquake]].<ref name=rappler1/> The original cross was also found to have deteriorated due to termites in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Miasco |first1=May |title=Magellan's Cross kiosk closed for ‘treatment’ |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-freeman/20150413/281496454807771 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=The Freeman |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=13 April 2015 |language=en}}</ref> The pavilion was closed for renovations and was reopened in March 2016.<ref name=rappler1/>
The pavilion and the tindalo cross itself sustained cracks due to the [[2013 Bohol earthquake]].<ref name=rappler1/> The original cross was also found to have deteriorated due to termites in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Miasco |first1=May |title=Magellan's Cross kiosk closed for 'treatment' |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-freeman/20150413/281496454807771 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=The Freeman |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=13 April 2015 |language=en}}</ref> The pavilion was closed for renovations and was reopened in March 2016.<ref name=rappler1/>


On the ceiling of the pavilion's interior, is a mural depicting the baptism of [[Rajah Humabon]] and his household by Fr. Pedro Valderrama and the planting of a wooden cross by [[Ferdinand Magellan]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Katigbak-Lacuesta |first1=Mookie |title=The half-day tour: Cebu for beginners |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/travel/destination/04/04/19/the-half-day-tour-cebu-for-beginners |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=ANCX |publisher=ABS-CBN |date=4 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Paredes |first1=Joel |title=A second look at the ‘discovery’ of the Philippines in 1521 |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/03/21/a-second-look-at-the-discovery-of-the-philippines-in-1521/ |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=BusinessMirror |date=21 March 2021}}</ref> The artwork was done by Jess Roa and Serry M. Josol.<ref name=rappler1/>
On the ceiling of the pavilion's interior, is a mural depicting the baptism of [[Rajah Humabon]] and his household by Fr. Pedro Valderrama and the planting of a wooden cross by [[Ferdinand Magellan]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Katigbak-Lacuesta |first1=Mookie |title=The half-day tour: Cebu for beginners |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/travel/destination/04/04/19/the-half-day-tour-cebu-for-beginners |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=ANCX |publisher=ABS-CBN |date=4 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Paredes |first1=Joel |title=A second look at the 'discovery' of the Philippines in 1521 |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/03/21/a-second-look-at-the-discovery-of-the-philippines-in-1521/ |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=BusinessMirror |date=21 March 2021}}</ref> The artwork was done by Jess Roa and Serry M. Josol.<ref name=rappler1/>


===Cross===
===Cross===
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The Magellan's Cross could refer to the original wooden cross planted by explorers of the [[Magellan's circumnavigation|Spanish expedition]] of the first [[circumnavigation]] of the world, led by [[Ferdinand Magellan]], upon arriving in [[Cebu]], [[Cebu Island]] in the [[Philippines]] on April 21, 1521.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magellan's Cross: A Symbol of Christianity in the Philippines |url=https://suroy.ph/magellans-cross/ |website=Suroy.ph}}</ref>
[[File:Magellan's Shrine.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Magellan's Cross.]]
⚫
The Magellan's Cross could refer to the original wooden cross planted by explorers of the [[Magellan's circumnavigation|Spanish expedition]] of the first [[circumnavigation]] of the world, led by [[Ferdinand Magellan]], upon arriving in [[Cebu]] in the [[Philippines]] on April 21, 1521.


The original cross was encased inside another wooden cross made of [[Afzelia rhomboidea|tindalo]] wood in 1835. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross who believe that the cross possesses miraculous powers.<ref name=rappler1>{{cite news |last1=Bering |first1=John Branzuela |title=Visiting Magellan's Cross in Cebu, after heritage sites restored |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/magellans-cross-church-restored-cebu |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Rappler |date=20 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=universityofhawaii>{{cite web |title=Magellan's Cross, on the Island of Cebu |url=http://www.hawaii.edu/cps/magellancross.html |publisher=University of Hawaii |access-date=9 July 2021}}</ref> Some people,{{who|date=January 2022}} however, believe that the original cross has been destroyed.<ref name=universityofhawaii/>
The original cross was encased inside another wooden cross made of [[Afzelia rhomboidea|tindalo]] wood in 1835. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross who believe that the cross possesses miraculous powers.<ref name=rappler1>{{cite news |last1=Bering |first1=John Branzuela |title=Visiting Magellan's Cross in Cebu, after heritage sites restored |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/magellans-cross-church-restored-cebu |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Rappler |date=20 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=universityofhawaii>{{cite web |title=Magellan's Cross, on the Island of Cebu |url=http://www.hawaii.edu/cps/magellancross.html |publisher=University of Hawaii |access-date=9 July 2021}}</ref> Some people, however, believe that the original cross has been destroyed.<ref name=universityofhawaii/>


The cross was named as the "2021 Jubilee Cross" as part of the [[2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saavedra |first1=John Rey |title=Countdown to 500th year of PH's 1st baptism kicks off Dec. 1 |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1087461 |access-date=9 July 2021 |agency=Philippine News Agency |date=29 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Palaubsanon |first1=Mitchelle |title=100 adults baptized in Triduum Mass |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2021/04/14/2091037/100-adults-baptized-triduum-mass |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=The Philippine Star |date=14 April 2021}}</ref>
The cross was named as the "2021 Jubilee Cross" as part of the [[2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saavedra |first1=John Rey |title=Countdown to 500th year of PH's 1st baptism kicks off Dec. 1 |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1087461 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=29 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Palaubsanon |first1=Mitchelle |title=100 adults baptized in Triduum Mass |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2021/04/14/2091037/100-adults-baptized-triduum-mass |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=The Philippine Star |date=14 April 2021}}</ref>


==Designation==
==Designation==
The pavilion along with the [[Basilica del Santo Niño]] Church and Convent were collectively declared as a [[National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines|National Cultural Treasure]] by the [[National Museum of the Philippines]] on April 14, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Basilica church, Magellan's Cross pavilion are national cultural treasures, not Sto. Niño statue |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/373041/basilica-church-magellans-cross-pavilion-are-national-cultural-treasures-not-sto-nino-statue |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=15 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
The pavilion along with the [[Basilica del Santo Niño]] Church and Convent were collectively declared as a [[National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines|National Cultural Treasure]] by the [[National Museum of the Philippines]] on April 14, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Basilica church, Magellan's Cross pavilion are national cultural treasures, not Sto. Niño statue |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/373041/basilica-church-magellans-cross-pavilion-are-national-cultural-treasures-not-sto-nino-statue |access-date=9 July 2021 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=15 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 03:52, 13 June 2024

Magellan's Cross Pavilion
Religion
AffiliationCatholic
ProvinceCebu
Location
LocationPlaza Sugbo, Cebu City
CountryPhilippines
Architecture
Completed1834
MaterialsCoral stone
DesignatedApril 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)
RegionCentral Visayas

Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño[1] It houses a Christian cross that was planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.

Along with the Basilica del Santo Niño's church and convent buildings, the pavilion is a declared National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines.

Background[edit]

Pavilion[edit]

Pavilion interior

The Magellan's Cross Pavilion which houses the tindalo cross was built sometime in the 1834 under Spanish colonial rule. The structure is octagonal kiosk made of coral stone.[1]

The pavilion and the tindalo cross itself sustained cracks due to the 2013 Bohol earthquake.[2] The original cross was also found to have deteriorated due to termites in 2015.[3] The pavilion was closed for renovations and was reopened in March 2016.[2]

On the ceiling of the pavilion's interior, is a mural depicting the baptism of Rajah Humabon and his household by Fr. Pedro Valderrama and the planting of a wooden cross by Ferdinand Magellan.[4][5] The artwork was done by Jess Roa and Serry M. Josol.[2]

Cross[edit]

The Magellan's Cross could refer to the original wooden cross planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu, Cebu Island in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.[6]

The original cross was encased inside another wooden cross made of tindalo wood in 1835. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross who believe that the cross possesses miraculous powers.[2][7] Some people, however, believe that the original cross has been destroyed.[7]

The cross was named as the "2021 Jubilee Cross" as part of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.[8][9]

Designation[edit]

The pavilion along with the Basilica del Santo Niño Church and Convent were collectively declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines on April 14, 2021.[10]

References[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Magellan's Cross Pavilion.
  1. ^ a b "President Aquino joins turnover rites for newly restored Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño". Presidential Communications Operations Office. March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Bering, John Branzuela (March 20, 2016). "Visiting Magellan's Cross in Cebu, after heritage sites restored". Rappler. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Miasco, May (April 13, 2015). "Magellan's Cross kiosk closed for 'treatment'". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Katigbak-Lacuesta, Mookie (April 4, 2019). "The half-day tour: Cebu for beginners". ANCX. ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Paredes, Joel (March 21, 2021). "A second look at the 'discovery' of the Philippines in 1521". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "Magellan's Cross: A Symbol of Christianity in the Philippines". Suroy.ph.
  7. ^ a b "Magellan's Cross, on the Island of Cebu". University of Hawaii. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Saavedra, John Rey (November 29, 2019). "Countdown to 500th year of PH's 1st baptism kicks off Dec. 1". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Palaubsanon, Mitchelle (April 14, 2021). "100 adults baptized in Triduum Mass". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  10. ^ "Basilica church, Magellan's Cross pavilion are national cultural treasures, not Sto. Niño statue". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 15, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.

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