After two years, the extremely anticipated Intramuros Grand Marian Procession was held and graced the busy streets of the walled metropolis of Manila. Intramuros Grand Marian Procession is without doubt one of the largest Marian occasions within the nation the place lots of of distinguished Marian pictures from totally different components of the nation are being gathered for a non secular parade. This custom is completed in honor of the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion (which is each eighth of December – which is now formally declared as a nationwide Vacation). The annual procession has develop into a convention and is a part of Intramuros’ wealthy historical past since 1619 however the custom was as soon as once more resurrected within the late 70s and early 80s the place the time period Grand Marian Procession was coined.
As a result of world pandemic attributable to the COVID-19 virus, the occasion was cancelled for 2 consecutive years (2020 and 2021 respectively). Regardless of the cancellation, a number of on-line and reside actions are being held instead celebration. Intramuros Grand Marian Procession is a non secular custom that’s splendidly preserved all via the years. On this celebration, among the distinguished Marian pictures (canonically and episcopally topped Marian pictures in addition to these which might be privately owned) will grace the road of Intramuros together with marching bands, folks dancers and naturally the lots of of devotees who traveled all the way in which from their respective cities simply to affix the procession.
Lastly, after two years, the much-awaited gathering was lastly allowed. The forty first Intramuros Grand Marian Procession was efficiently celebrated final December 4, 2022. In contrast to the earlier celebrations although, particularly the 2019 procession the place greater than 100 pictures participated, this 12 months solely options 30 plus pictures. These Marian pictures, nevertheless, are all Canonically topped. These are Marian pictures that obtained papal bull of pontifical coronation granted by the pope and carried out by both his papal legate, the pontiff, or a papal nuncio. At the moment (as of writing) there are 49 Canonically topped Marian pictures within the nation and 4 extra pictures are scheduled to be topped subsequent 12 months.
With out additional ado, listed here are the pictures from the not too long ago concluded forty first Intramuros Grand Marian Procession. (listed so as)
San Andres de Manila. The procession begins with the picture of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the Patron Saint of Manila.
San Jose de Manila. Final 2019, Tata Hosep of Las Piñas is the one participated the occasion.
Santa Ana de Hagonoy of Bulacan. The third non-Marian picture to affix the occasion is the picture of Saint Anne, Mary’s mom. The picture of Santa Ana of Hagonoy depicts Saint Anne educating the younger Mary the scriptures. She was at present enshrined on the Nationwide Shrine of Saint Anne in Hagonoy, Bulacan
Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba. Our Girl of Turumba of Pakil, Laguna might be one of the vital distinguished Marian pictures within the nation. The picture receives the decree of Canonical coronation final Might of 2021 andf the coronation rites will happen on September subsequent 12 months.
Nuestra Señora de la Merced of Tarlac. Similar to the Turumba, the picture receives the decree of Canonical coronation this 12 months and the coronation rites is ready to happen this coming February 2023.
Maria Auxilladora/ Mary Assist of Christians of Parañaque Metropolis. The picture was not too long ago topped final Might.
Patrocinio de Maria of Boljo-on Cebu. The picture was not too long ago topped final April 2022.
Nuestra Señora de la Merced of Novaliches. Canonical Coronation: September 24, 2021
Mater Dolorosa of Capas, Tarlac. Canonical Coronation: June 5, 2021.
Nuestra Señora de Lourdes de Retiro / Our Girl of Lourdes of Quezon Metropolis. Canonically Topped on August 2020.
Our Girl of Mount Carmel of New Manila. Canonical Coronation: August 15, 2020.
La Purisma Concepcion of Santa Maria Bulacan. Canonically topped on February 1, 2020.
Virgen de la Rosa de Makati. Canonical Coronation: March 16, 2019.
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga of Cavite Metropolis. Canonically topped on November 2018. The picture can also be accompanied by Lolo Uweng of Santa Rosa, Laguna.
The picture of Lolo Uweng (Santo Sepulcro) of Santa Rosa, Laguna
Nuestra Señora del Pilar of Morong, Bataan. Canonical Coronation: October 2018.
La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc of Ilocos Norte. Canonical Coronation: Might 2018
Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila. Canonically topped on December 2017.
Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu. Canonical Coronation: Might 2017.
Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Limbanan of Camarines Sur. Canonically Topped on October 2015
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe of Cebu. Canonical Coronation: July 2006
Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Marikina. Canonical Coronation: October 2005
Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque. Canonically topped on September 8, 2000.
Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian. Canonical Coronation: August 1991.
Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Manila. Canonical Coronation: Might 1991.
La Inmaculada Concepcion de Malabon. Canonically topped on December 7, 1986
Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia de Manila. Canonical Coronation: November 10, 1985
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro. The official reproduction of the picture joined the Intramuros Grand Marian Procession for the primary time. The picture was canonically topped on February 20, 1981.
Nuestra Señora de Salvacion de Joroan of Tiwi, Albay additionally joined the procession for the primary time. The picture was canonically topped on August 1976. The unique picture graced the procession.
La Virgen Divina Pastora of Gapan, Nueva Ecija. Canonical Coronation: April 1964.
Nuestra Señora de Namacpacan of La Union. Canonical coronation: November 1959.
Virgen Milagrosa del Rosario del Pueblo de Orani. Canonical Coronation: April 1959
Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro de Boac of Marinduque. Canonically topped on Might 10, 1958
Virgen de los Remedios de Pampanga. Canonical coronation: September 6, 1956
Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de Bantay of Ilocos Sur. Canonical Coronation: January 1956.
Nuestra Señora de Guia of Ermita, Manila. Canonically topped on December 30, 1955
Nuestra Señora de Caysasay of Taal, Batangas. Canonically topped on December 8, 1954
Nuestra Señora de Visitación de Piat, Cagayan. Canonical coronation: June 1954
Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje of Antipolo. Canonical coronation: November 1928
Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia of Naga, Cebu. Canonically topped on September 1924
Nuestra Señora del SantÃsimo Rosario—La Naval de Manila. The primary canonically topped picture within the Philippines. The coronation came about on October 5, 1907.
Nuestra Señora dela Consolacion y Correa. Canonically topped on September 2000.
The procession concludes with the picture of the Festejada, Nuestra Señora, La Inmaculada Concepcion, Mater Purisima. Recognized to be the Patroness of the Philippines.
Inmaculada Concepcion
The polychrome life-sized statue of the Immaculate Conception of Manila Cathedral
It is usually fascinating to say that one of many spectators of the occasion is Vice President Sara Duterte. She was accompanied by her mom, Elizabeth Zimmerman.
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