Iglesia ni Cristo Museum (Quezon City)

Ecclesiastical museum in Quezon City, Philippines For the museum in Santa Ana, Manila, and former location of the first local congregation of the Iglesia ni Cristo, see Iglesia ni Cristo Museum (Santa Ana, Manila).

Iglesia ni Cristo Museum
Building details

Former name	Iglesia ni Cristo Museum and Gallery
Established	1984 (1984)
Location	25 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, Philippines
Coordinates	14°39′46″N 121°02′56″E / 14.66281°N 121.04883°E / 14.66281; 121.04883
Type	Ecclesiastical museum
Curator	Bro. Cornelio Cortez, Jr.
Owner	Felix Y. Manalo Foundation
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General information
Inaugurated	August 26, 2019 (in current museum building)
Technical details
Floor count	5
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Francisco Mañosa

The Iglesia ni Cristo Museum is an ecclesiastical museum located in Quezon City and is owned and operated by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Located in a building inaugurated in 2019, it is formerly located in the basement of the INC Central Temple. It features the history of the denomination and memorabilia of its founders.

History

The basement of INC Central Temple, the primary house of worship of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), used to host a museum dedicated to the Christian indigenous denomination. The museum first opened in 1984. However due to lack of space, the museum was transferred to its own building.

The INC Museum was inaugurated on August 26, 2019 by INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo The concept for the museum took at least eight years to realize from the storyboard stage.

Facilities

Building

The current museum is hosted in a five-storey building with a total floor area of 46,098.54 square meters (496,200.6 sq ft). The building was designed by Filipino architect Francisco Mañosa who is recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.

Its facade has a signage which says "INC 1914", the initials of Iglesia ni Cristo and its foundation year. The facility also has a building management system which regulates lighting and other utilities.

Exhibits

The INC museum exhibits paintings, sculptures and other works of art depicting the beliefs and history of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church Of Christ). Among its features are an interactive globe which showcase the location of the denomination' houses of worship. Walkalators are also installed for the museum's visitors. It also has a children's museum. The museum is open to both members and non-members of the Church Of Christ.

Management

The INC Museum has direct relations to the Iglesia ni Cristo. In itself it is a non-profit cultural and educational institution. The Felix Y. Manalo Foundation which serves as the religious group's socio-cultural arm operates and manages the museum.

References

"Museums". Quezon City Official Website. Local Government of Quezon City. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
"New state-of-the-art Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum opens to the public; INC Executive Minister leads its inauguration". Eagle News. August 31, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
^ "Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum Recognized as another National Milestone". Daily Guardian. December 12, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
^ Mateo, Janvic. "Iglesia ni Cristo Museum opens in Quezon City". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.

Iglesia ni Cristo

Church of Christ

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Nontrinitarianism
Unitarianism
Restorationism
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Last messenger
One true church
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Bloc voting
Prohibition on eating blood (dinuguan)

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Media

Television and film	Ang Iglesia ni Cristo Ang Tamang Daan The Message INC TV Net 25 Felix Manalo
Radio	DWIN DXED DYFX DZEC-AM DZEL DZEM
Corporations	Christian Era Broadcasting Service International Eagle Broadcasting Corporation

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