The Gracious Nuestra Señora del Pilar of Alaminos, Laguna
Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Alaminos "Birheng Patrona" In the quiet yet prosperous town of Alaminos, Laguna, a quiet yet historic church in the area is gradually emerging as a notable Marian Pilgrimage sites in the province of Laguna, aside from Pakil, Pagsanjan, Los Banos, Mabitac, Sta. Maria, Pacita and Binan among others. The parish located in Alaminos is the home of one of the most popular Marian avocation in our country - Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The images There are four images of the Virgin of the Pillar that became focal points of devotion for centuries in this quiet time: the original Ivory image and its processional counterpart that are currently under the custodianship of the heirs of Bernabela Fadino and the wooden church images - the old main image and a larger altar image. Typical to Pilarica images, the four venerated images stands on a pillar, the Virgin's mantle is draped on her while the Niño holds a dove in one hand. The Virgin wears an imperia