The church was dedicated to St. Dominic Savio, the patron saint of choirboys, falsely accused people and juvenile delinquents. He was studying to be a priest under St. John Bosco when he died at the very young age of 14. He was canonized in 1954 which made him the youngest non-martyr to be a saint until 2017.

Located near Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, the San Ildefonso Church of Makati was recently appointed as one of the Jubilee 2025 pilgrim churches under the Archdiocese of Manila. Architecturally, San Ildefonso Church offers a thoughtful blend of the modern and the traditional. Clean lines and contemporary forms are softened by rich devotional elements, particularly its impressive stained-glass retables that catch the light and gently color the sanctuary throughout the day.