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Santo Cristo de Burgos of Sariaya, Quezon In the historic town of Sariaya, Quezon, there is a popular shrine that is being flocked by pilgrims for centuries and still is at present, especially during Lenten season - the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, or better known as the Diocesan Shrine of Santo Cristo de Burgos where a strikingly beautiful image of the Crucified Christ is venerated in Sariaya for centuries and numerous miracles were reported through His help that garnered a great number of devotees since his arrival in the 1700's. The image The image of Senor Santo Cristo de Burgos is that of a Crucified Christ that is said to be a replica of the original one that is enshrined in the Cathedral of Burgos in Spain. The image sports a wig, has a set of tres potencias, has a very serene face and the intricacy of the carvings is clearly shown in this image. The image wears a different set of tapis that were given by His devotees for centuries as their act of thanksgiving fo...

San Lazaro de Manila In the modern part of Santa Cruz, Manila where the Department of Health is located, there is a shrine erected for the purpose of helping and comforting the sick people and ask for this saint's help to alleviate their pain - St. Lazarus of Bethany, one of Our Lord Jesus Christ's closest friends and the brother of the famed Holy Bethany siblings. For centuries, St. Lazarus was known to help the sick in the Asilo for the sick that his shrine, the only shrine dedicated to this Saint in the Philippines, is continuously flocked by pilgrims for centuries. The image The venerable image of San Lazaro is that of a typical male Santo image of a disciple in wearing the Hebreaic fashion of their time. What was unique to this image is that he holds a crutch since it is interesting to note that he was then known as Lazarus, the leper who was mentioned in one of Jesus' Parables yet this was later corrected by Rev. Fr. Roberto Titco, the Chaplain and Rector of S...

Santo Cristo Milagroso de Sinait In the town of Sinait in Ilocos Sur, a town of rich history and faith, is also known for one of the major pilgrim sites in Ilocandia, the Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino, also known as the Shrine of Senor Santo Cristo Milagroso de Sinait of Ilocos Sur. The Senor Santo Cristo of Sinait lives up to the title of "Senor Milagroso" because of the numerous miracles that were reported through his help that molded the town to its present state. The Image The image of Senor Santo Cristo Milagroso of Sinait is that of an image of the Crucified Christ made of dark wood. The image depicts Christ died on the cross as his eyes seems to be closed. The images often wears a wig, a set of tres potencias and a set of beautifully embroidered tapis, given by his devotees as ex votos. His serene expression can easily captivate the hearts of his devotees that it is no wonder that the devotion would immediately spark once his image was enthroned to his h...

La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc In the town of Badoc in Ilocos Norte, a town of rich history and faith, is known for one of the major pilgrim sites in Ilocandia, the Parish of St. John the Baptist, also known as the Shrine of La Virgen Milagrosa of Badoc, the Cause of Ilocanos' Joy and the Queen of Ilocos Norte. The Virgin of Badoc lives up to the title of "La Virgen Milagrosa" because of the numerous miracles that were reported through her intercession that helped shaped the town to its present state. The Visage of The Queen The image of La Virgen Milagrosa of Badoc is that of a beautiful image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus in her arms in a manner of presenting the Holy Child to Mankind. The Virgin is a detallado image where the red and blue dress for the Virgin and a red robe for the Child Jesus are carved beautifully. Both images wear wigs and has a set of jewels: Both Crowns for the Mother and Child and a Rostrillo for the Blessed Virgin Ma...

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, ...

The Holy Infant of Prague of Davao In the a booming province of Davao were we are slowly seeing its further development before our very own eyes, there was also a popular shrine in the Matina, Davao del Sur were pilgrims from Mindanao and other parts of the country visit - the beautiful sanctuary dedicated to the miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague. This image have been the subject of Davaoenos veneration for 50 years since its arrival and the Child Jesus won the hearts of his devotees due to the numerous miracles that were attributed through his help. The image The image of the Infant of Prague of Davao is an exact replica of the Infant of Prague venerated in the Carmelite Monastery and Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Prague, Czech Republic. Arguably, this particular image of the Child Jesus was the most popular image of the Child Jesus all over the world. The image was done in a detallado style where the image was carved with his seamless robe and at the same time, the ima...