Boac Cathedral is dedicated in honor of the blessed "Virgin of Biglang Awa" and seats on a hill overlooking the town of Boac. Built in 1792, it is where Filipinos and Spaniards sought refuge from pirate attacks during that time. Its architecture is of Filipino-Hispanic Gothic with most of the original construction preserved; such as the facade and main body, the belfry and the altar. The stained glass windows embellish the walls and augment the age-old beauty of the church.
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Aside from the facade and stone walls, it is also important to note the wooden doors with stunning and intricate carvings of the four Evangelists that welcomes every parishioner.
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It is considered a historical church because it is said to be where the Katipunan Flag was baptized. The Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the patron saint of Boac, while Birhen ng Biglang-Awa is the patron saint of the province of Marinduque.
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After witnessing the Via Crusis on the streets of Boac, we had a quick lunch and proceeded to the cathedral to have our own way of commemorating the Passion of Christ through the “Stations of the Cross”. With the help of a prayer booklet, we took turns in leading the prayer and in meditation on the chief scenes of Jesus Christ's sufferings and death.
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Happened last April 21-23, 2011, here's a series of posts on this one of a kind Moriones Festival experience in Boac Marinduque, Philippines. Thanks to Ajel and Julius for letting me use some of their photos in this series. | |
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The altar of Boac Cathedral looks like the one in Pakil Church.
ReplyDelete@lakwatsera de primera - wow!!! that's interesting to know... Sa Kawit Cavite ganyan din ang retablo nila...
ReplyDeletei'd love to experience Moriones festival... hopefully next year!
ReplyDeletean dame mu tlgang trips sa Pinas, grabe ka! :D ganda nung church, dapat tlga inaalagaan yungmga old churches saten, kase kung sa neighboring SE Asian countries madameng temples, saten naman old Spanish churches.
ReplyDelete@shie- you should, it's an experience that will last for a lifetime...
ReplyDelete@thepinaysolobackpacker - medyu nagka-sunod-sunod lang Gael... hahahaha!!! yeah, churches should be preserved, that's how rich our culture is... =D
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated with churches. Galing talaga pag maraming travel mervs ano? We have so many experiences in a unique way.Like the renewal of our faith. :-).
ReplyDelete@Bonzenti [Con Tour] - me too! that's why I see to it that I visit a church during my travels to the different provinces...
ReplyDeleteUy nakadaan ako jan nung 1day tour ko sa Marinduque =]
ReplyDeleteAndami talaga nating magagandang churches, nakaka proud!:-D
ReplyDelete@Christian | Lakad Pilipinas - ang ganda noh? medyu mahirap lang kc paakyat sa hill, pero worth it naman diba?
ReplyDelete@sometimes kim - yes indeed!!! Thanks Kim! =D
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