Iglesia ni Cristo

The Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) 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 describes itself to be the one true church and the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus, whereby all other Christian churches are apostatic.
• Felix Manalo was the founder and first executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo.

Architecture

The Iglesia ni Cristo's main temple was built in 1914 and is constructed in a mix of Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival styles.

• The building features a distinctive clock tower and a large, ornate facade.
• Notable architectural features include the use of stone and brick materials, as well as intricate carvings and decorations.

Location

The Iglesia ni Cristo is located at Pamacaun-New Loon Road in Asuncion, Philippines.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The Iglesia ni Cristo is a nontrinitarian Christian church that emphasizes the authority of its founder, Felix Manalo.

• The church describes itself as the one true church and the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus.
• Its doctrine is seen as rigid, authoritarian, exclusivist, highly centralized, and apocalyptic.

Architect and Notable Features

Felix Manalo was the founder and first executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo.

• He is believed to be the last messenger of God in the End Times according to INC doctrine.
• The church's notable features include its clock tower, large facade, and intricate carvings and decorations.

Organ and Bells

The Iglesia ni Cristo has a pipe organ that is reportedly one of the largest and most advanced in the Philippines.

Heritage Status

The Iglesia ni Cristo's main temple was declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 2013.

Visiting Information

The Iglesia ni Cristo is open to visitors during certain hours of the day.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available sources.

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The church's coordinates are 7.6736813, 125.7251704.