When was the first pilgrimage to Antipolo?
When was the first pilgrimage to Antipolo?
Antipolo has a rich history with Franciscan missionaries arriving in Antipolo in 1578.
Why is Antipolo Church famous?
‘The Virgin of Antipolo’: Antipolo’s famous church. Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is the well known “Virgin of Antipolo”: a wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, profoundly worshiped in the Philippines. It is known that the Philippines were invaded by the Spaniards and ruled by them for more than 300 years.
What month do we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage?
Did you know that June 7 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the Oratory of Our Lady of Antipolo? This unique space at the Basilica recognizes the Filipino people’s special devotion to Mary and honors her under her title of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.
When was Rizal pilgrimage in Antipolo?
6 June 1868
6 June 1868 With his father, Rizal made a pilgrimage to Antipolo to fulfill the vow made by his mother to take the child to the Shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo should she and her child survive the ordeal of delivery which nearly caused his mother’s life.
Who is the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage?
The statue is one of the most celebrated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, gaining devotees since the mid-19th century, having been mentioned by José Rizal in his writings. From May to July each year, the image attracts millions of pilgrims from all over the country and abroad.
Where is the pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines?
Antipolo City
On June 19, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11475, designating Antipolo City as the official capital of Rizal Province. It took effect on July 7, 2020. The city is popular for being a pilgrimage site. It prides itself as the “Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines”.
Who built Antipolo Cathedral?
Rev. Juan de Salazar
The first church in what is now Antipolo City was built by the Society of Jesus under Rev. Juan de Salazar. The Jesuits administered the Church from 1591 to 1768. Built by Reverend Juan de Salazar, S.J., the church was ready for the image of Nuestra Senora dela Paz y Buen Viaje in 1632.
Who is the Virgin of Antipolo?
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Also known as the Virgin of Antipolo, is a 17th-century Roman Catholic wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. The image in its form of Black Madonna represents the Immaculate Conception, and is enshrined at Antipolo Cathedral in Antipolo city.
What was the name of the patron saint which Rizal and his father made a pilgrimage with?
In 1868, six days before his seventh birthday, Pepe went to the Antipolo shrine with Don Francisco for a pilgrimage as vowed by Doña Teodora on the day he was born. There, Rizal witnessed the strong devotion of the believers.
What is the name of Antipolo church?
National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage The Antipolo Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Antipolo City, Rizal in the Philippines. It is also the Immaculate Conception Parish and referred by locals as “Simbahan ng Antipolo”.
What is the oldest stone church in the country?
Augustine (Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines) located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Completed in 1607, it is the oldest stone church in the country….San Agustin Church (Manila)
San Agustin Church | |
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Architect(s) | Juan Macías |
Style | Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 1586 |
Completed | 19 January 1607 |