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Santo Niño de Malolos In the ever historic city of Malolos, the capital of Bulacan province, is known for it's famed Barasoain Church - an important landmark of the First Philippine Republic and other known devotions of the province from Santisima Trinidad of Barihan, Sta. Maria Salome of Caniogan, La Inmaculada Concepcion of Malolos Cathedral, La Niña Maria of Santa Isabel among others. During the month of January, Malolos became an important center of pilgrimages because of the strong devotion to arguably to the most important Patron of the city, the ever Royal Santo Niño de Malolos. The poised image of Santo Niño de Malolos gained much popularity over the years and became part of the pious life of the people within and outside Malolos, Bulacan. Santo Niño de Malolos The image The image of Santo Niño de Malolos is the image of the Child  Jesus presented as a young royal patterned after King Louis XV of France. The face of the Child is that of innocence yet royalty

Santo Niño de Marikina In the shoe capital of the country, Marikina City, aside from the devotion to Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Marikina that continued to flourished in the city, another local devotion that is kept alive in the city - the devotion to Santo Niño de Marikina. The miraculous image of Santo Niño de Marikina that is currently enshrined in his own chapel in J.P. Rizal, Marikina City is one of the most treasured in the city that became one of the silent witness to the history of the city. The image The ivory image of Santo Niño de Marikina is presented as a regal prince ready to take his dominion. The image has a archaic face that adds a certain charm to it's  beholder. He sports long curly hair with the diagnostic Tres Potencias,  vested with an array of vestments given by his devotees for years and holds a globus cruciger and a scepter - the standard symbols of rulership. Santo Niño de Marikina The origins As of this writing there were no exis

Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay In the historic town of Bantay in Ilocos Sur, famous for its Tower, is one of the most frequented pilgrimage site for centuries because of the town's miraculous Patroness - Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay, or more popularly known as "Apo Caridad". Since her enthronement in Bantay, she had showered her devotees with numerous miracles that she merited the title as the "Queen of Ilocandia". The Visage of the Queen Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay at present The miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay is said to be the first image of Our Lady in Ilocandia. The image of the Virgin is that of Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion y Correa since the she wears the Augustinian Chord and her shrine is one of many Augustinian founded churches in Ilocos region. The Virgin is represented theding the Child Jesus, the source of all consolation and charity, in one hand and in one hand and w

Santo Niño de Batangan In the busy yet historic City of Batangas, there one can find the historic Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception which became one of the most visited pilgrim sites in the province. The Minor Basilica enshrines two of the most important miraculous images of the city: the ivory image of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the City and the famed black image of Santo Niño de Batangan. The dark image of the Child Jesus became one of the most well known focal points of devotion in the City and province of Batangas and enjoyed much devotion for centuries. The image The famed black image of Santo Niño de Batangan is that of black image of the Child Jesus which is said to be a replica of the famed image of Santo Niño de Cebu. The image is standing on a base, wears a set of metal vestments: a metal dress and a butterfly-styled cape. The image also sports a crown, holding a globus cruciger and his left hand is in gesture of blessing. The origins Th

The Patrons of Quiapo: Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno and Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian Whenever the New Year starts, aside from the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God every January 1st, the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord and the national festivities dedicated to the Santo Niño, the Traslacion fiesta of the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno of Quiapo, Manila is one of the most anticipated festivals every January. Although sometimes it met resistance from some bishops, priests, lay people and heavy criticism from other "Christian sects", due to it's rowdy nature, the devotion to the dark skinned image of Our Lord carrying the Cross became one of the most distinct and enduring Filipino devotion that transcended all social classes, minted though time and made a stamp to the consciousness of the Filipino nation.  In the recent years, we have seen a gradual rise of incorporation of Marian elements of the Traslacion. Keeping in mind that the Philippines is wide

Santo Niño de Puncan In a quiet yet historic place of Brgy. Puncan, Nueva Ecija, there one can find a solace in the midst of it's evergreen fields, a pilgrim site known to Nueva Ecijanos for centuries, the Shrine of Señor Santo Niño de Puncan - El Milagroso Salvador del Mundo, the oldest known image of the Child Jesus in Nueva Ecija. This demure looking image of the Child Jesus became known throughout the province and became a center of devotion in the province. The image The demure image of Santo Niño de Puncan is that of an image of Child Jesus as a Boy-King - a typical depiction of the Child Jesus in the Philippines and some parts of Europe. The Child Jesus holds a globus cruciger on his right hand, a scepter on his left while his left hand is in gesture of blessing, wears a crown and vested with numerous vestments that were given by his devotees for centuries.  The image of the Child Jesus has this charming yet demure smile that gives devotees a feeling of awe and r

Maria, Ina ng Diyos of Bayanan, Muntinlupa City In the busy yet simple Barangay of Bayanan, Muntinlupa City, known to for it's laidback yet simple residents, the faith of the barangay is evident for the people have developed for decades a special devotion to Mary, Mother of God. In this special devotion to Mary in her greatest role as the Mother of God, she became the source of peace and tranquility of the people of Bayanan, Muntinlupa City. The Image The unique image of Mary, Mother of God (or Maria, Ina ng Diyos to the locals) of Bayanan is that of an image of Our Lady, very serene, sitting on a rock nursing the Child Jesus in a Filipina native attire which is one of the most unique in the country. There were two versions of this image that are venerated by the faithful of Bayanan, the original painting and it's statue version that is used for Processions. Mary as the Mother of God The statue version of Maria, Ina ng Diyos of Bayanan, Muntinlupa City The C