Visayas

San Sebastian Cathedral

Historical Facts
  • In the 1700s, the Malayan village of Magsungay was named San Sebastian de Magsungay under the protection of St. Sebastian.
  • Due to pirate attacks, residents moved to the hilly terrain, precursor to Bacolod.
  • Fr. Leon Pedro, appointed in 1806, became the first parish priest, and later, Fr. Gonzaga envisioned building the San Sebastian Church.
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