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PUBLISHED January 15, 2023
PHOTOGRAPHY and WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO
As a private Roman Catholic university, University of Santo Tomas (UST) has a long and extraordinary history that dates back to 28 April 1611. Founded by Miguel de Benavides, the Archbishop of Manila, UST is the oldest existing university charter in the Philippines and the entire continent of Asia. It’s widely recognized for having the largest Catholic enrollment of any university, which makes it one of the largest Catholic universities in the world!
What’s truly special about UST is that it’s one of the few universities in the world run by the Order of Preachers (OP). This makes UST a beacon of faith-based education for all those seeking knowledge. Its influence is resonated in the very saints and patrons of the university – St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Catherine of Alexandria – both of whom serve as models of unceasing devotion, excellent scholarship, and profound faith.
What’s truly special about UST is that it’s one of the few universities in the world run by the Order of Preachers (OP). This makes UST a beacon of faith-based education for all those seeking knowledge. Its influence is resonated in the very saints and patrons of the university – St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Catherine of Alexandria – both of whom serve as models of unceasing devotion, excellent scholarship, and profound faith.
This legacy of faith and service is also reflected in the university’s deep regard for papal visits. Ever since Pope Paul VI visited the university in November 1970, three more popes have since been granted the honor of addressing the UST community. Pope John Paul II visited the UST campus on two occasions during 1981 and 1995, while Pope Francis made his historic visit on 18 January 2015.
Blessed with a unique history and double patron saints, UST continues to be a cornerstone of faith and service.Â
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