The Top Churches You Must See This Holy Week 2017
Holy week is the best time for summer vacation and visiting historical churches as a part of Filipino religious beliefs and traditions.
Lenten season is one of the most awaited time of the year for vacation and to be release from all the stress throughout the year. It is also the best time to seek peace, comfort, and freedom from all the negativity
Most people loves to spend the holy week visiting churches in commemorating the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are some of the churches that you must see this holy week 2017:
Manila Cathedral
The Minor Basilical and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception can be found in the Sto. Tomas, Intramuros, Manila. This cathedral has already gone numerous major constructions and has been the archbishop’s seat in the country.
San Sebastian Church
The Basilical Menor de San Sebastian can be located at the Plaza Del Carmen in Quiapo, Manila. It is only the all-steel church in the Philippines and declared as the Philippine Historical Landmark and a National Cultural Treasure.
San Agustin Church
The Iglesia de la Inmacula Concepcion de Maria de San Agustin is located in General Luna St. Metro Manila. It can withstand series of earthquakes and wars, in fact, it is also one of the oldest church in the city.
Binondo Church
The Minor Basilical of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz can be found in Plaza L. Ruiz, Binondo 1006 in Manila. It has been also rebuilt for numerous times after suffering damage from earthquakes and wars.
Quiapo Church
It is also known Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene and St. John the Baptist Parish, Quiapo Church is known as the home of Black Nazarene.
Our Lady of the Abandoned Church
It is also called as Diocesan Shrine and Parish of our Lady of the Abandoned, which can be in Marikina. It is also the home of the Virgin Mary, which receives a papal seal.
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
It is also known as “Pambansang Dambana ng Dakilang Awa ng Diyos, which can be found in Marilao, Bulacan.
Manaoag Church
The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag can be visited in Milo St, Manaoag, Pangasinan.