San Bartolome de Malabon - The Mighty Patron of Malabon
San Bartolome de Malabon In the historic city of Malabon in Metro Manila, we can find the oldest parish of the city - San Bartolome Parish which is also a prominent historic landmarks and the mother church of all the parishes of Malabon. The parish and its titular patron became silent witnesses to the evolving yet tumultuous history both of the city and the nation. The image The centuries old wooden image of San Bartolome de Malabon is a de tallado image of St. Bartholomew the Apsotle stepping on a demon that he captured with his silver chains while holding a book (an allusion to his preaching work) on his right hand and a bolo on his left (usually a flay knife in allusion to his method of martyrdom by being flayed alive). The statue wears a red vestment and and a yellow cloak, sports long hair, beard, mustache, blue stern eyes and a halo. The image is enthroned at the main altar of the church. San Bartolome de Malabon The life of St. Bartholomew All that is