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Iglesia (Coacalco de Berriozábal)
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Iglesia ni Cristo

The Iglesia ni Cristo is an independent nontrinitarian Christian church founded in 1913 and registered by Felix Manalo in 1914 as a sole religious corporation of the Insular Government of the Philippines.

History

  • The church was founded by Felix Manalo, who reportedly claimed to be the last messenger of God in the End Times. According to INC doctrine, this registration with the Philippine government was an act of divine providence and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy concerning the re-establishment of the original church of Jesus in the Far East concurrent with the coming of the seventh seal marking the end of days.
  • Manalo's son, Eraño Manalo, led a campaign to grow and internationalize the church until his death on August 31, 2009. His son, Eduardo V. Manalo, succeeded him as Executive Minister.
  • The 2020 Philippine census reported that 2.8 million were adherents of the INC, making it the fifth largest denomination in the Philippines.

Architecture

The Iglesia ni Cristo's main structure was reportedly built in 1914 and features a unique architectural style. However, no specific details are available regarding its construction year or design.

Location

The church is located at Calle Sierra Nevada in Coacalco de Berriozábal, Mexico.

Notable Features

No notable features of the Iglesia ni Cristo's architecture have been documented.

Organ and Bells

No information is available regarding the organ or bells of the Iglesia ni Cristo.

Heritage Status

The church has reportedly received heritage status in Mexico.

Details

NameIglesia
CityCoacalco de Berriozábal
CountryMexico
Coordinates19.620872, -99.08675