Sunday, March 13, 2005

Santa Nina holy candles


Santa Nina holy candles
Originally uploaded by Greg Clark.
Basilica Minore de Santo Nino is one of the oldest churches in Cebu. It is among the most important religious pilgrim destinations of the Philippines. This church marks the seat of the Christianization of the country, which took place in 1565 with the conversion to the Christian faith of Rajah Humabon, the king of Cebu at that time, and his wife Queen Juana. In 1965, thousands of people from all over the Philippines and across the globe came to Cebu City for the celebration of the 4th Centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines. You can light candles in the courtyard and say your prayers. Many people believe by doing this miracles are performed.

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