Holy Spirit Church of Alentilla
| Holy Spirit Church of Alentilla | |
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| Classification | Restorationalism |
| Theology | Trinitarianism |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Leader | Lorenzo de Asis |
| Associations | None |
| Region | Alentilla |
| Headquarters | Alentilla City, Alentilla |
| Founder | Francisco Ruiz |
| Origin |
1918 Belen, Alentilla |
| Congregations | 540 |
| Members | 1,400,000 (estimated worldwide) |
| Hospitals | 30 |
| Nursing homes | 18 |
| Primary schools | 22 |
| Secondary schools | 18 |
| Tax status | Bound |
| Tertiary institutions | 5 |
| Other name(s) | Espiritu Santo |
Holy Spirit Church of Alentilla (also known as Holy Spirit Church International outside Alentilla) is the religious organization in Alentilla and it was founded in 1918 by Francisco Ruiz.
History
Beginning
In 1918, Francisco Ruiz established his own religion because he opposed some of the teachings in the Roman Catholic church and he named it "Espiritu Santo". The first church was built in the same year in Sta. Ana St. (now Francisco Ruiz St.) and it was 326 members who worshipped at that time.
In 1919, Ruiz established other chapels in Alentilla City (barrios Carmen Costero and Carmen Oriental), Nievera, and Vizcaya and it was ordained by the first four bishops in the said places. At the same year, the members were increased into 1,129 members.
Beliefs and core values
Practices
Administration and organization
List of Supreme Bishops:
| Supreme Bishops | Tenure in office |
|---|---|
| Francisco Ruiz | 1918-1947 |
| Antonio Silva | 1947-1972 |
| Benjamin Montes | 1972-2009 |
| Lorenzo de Asis | 2009-present |
Tertiary institutions
- Universidad de Espiritu Santo - Belen, Alentilla
- Francisco Ruiz Memorial College - Tefezaroca City
Notable churches
Holy Spirit Central Church
Holy Spirit Central Church is located in Azucena St., Sta. Cruz, Alentilla City. It was built in 1946 when members are increased due to the public demand and good practices of the church. It is served as the headquarters of Holy Spirit Church of Alentilla since 1947 until present.
Holy Spirit Old Belen Church
This church was built in 1918 and it was located in Sta. Ana St. (now Francisco Ruiz St.), Centro 1, Belen, Alentilla. This church where the said religion began to worship when the members were few at that time. It is now served as a museum when the church in Belen was relocated in Luisito Gamboa St. in 1971.