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Nuestra Señora de la Lumen In the historic town of Cainta, Rizal, there is this Marian shrine where pilgrims from all over the country flock to venerate this unique Marian image in the country - the miraculous of the image of Nuestra Senora de la Lumen (Our Lady of Light). This image of Our Lady was one of a kind venerated image in the country for this image was painted by a renowned National Artist, Fernando Amorsolo and it is considered his only masterpiece that is venerated and miraculous by the people of Cainta. The image The image of Our Lady of Light of Cainta was based on the original image venerated in Palermo, Sicily and Guanajuato, Mexico. The image was that of a canvas painting where the Virgin was depicted holding her Son Jesus. The Virgin is preventing a soul from the flaming mouth of Satan while an angel was holding a basketful of hearts and offering it to the Child Jesus while the Child Jesus accepts these offerings of flaming hearts, the hearts of the faithful. Two

La Purisima Concepcion of Santa Maria, Bulacan In the historic yet thriving town of Santa Maria, Bulacan, famous for its "chicharon" (dried and fried pork skin), is also known for its beautiful and historic church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as "La Purisima Concepcion". The town took pride for its name for town of "Santa Maria" was named after the their patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is no doubt that the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary as "La Purisima Concepcion" was proven to be enduring to the people for two centuries. The regal image The beautiful image of La Purisima Concepcion is a wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception. This image of the Immaculate Conception is one of the most unique. The image is depicted as a regal queen rather than the typical "Murillo style" Inmaculada. The Purisima wears queenly robes, wears a set of jewelry,