Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia

Our Lady of Peñafrancia 1710 - 2009
INA, is the Mother of Bicolandia, whose Basilica is flocked by pilgrims during its feast day which is celebrated on the third Saturday of September. The feast day is preceded by a novena, nine days of prayer, in honor of Our Lady. On the first day, the image of the Virgin, a replica of the Madonna in Peñafrancia, Spain, is brought from its shrine to the Naga Cathedral where the novena is held. On the last day, the image is returned to her shrine following the Naga River route. The colorful evening procession is lit by thousands of candles from devotees in boats escorting the image. When the barge reaches its destination, the devotees shout "Viva la Virgen" (Long live the Virgin!) and the image is brought back in a procession to the cathedral.
The famous Madonna is believed to have miraculous powers. On her feast day, pilgrims gather at her shrine to pay her homage for favors received.

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[LiL13GaBrIeL13]

viva la virgen :)

[rakista005]

Viva La Virgen de Penafrancia!!!

Viva La Virgen Maria!!!

Viva La Iglesia Catolica de La Republica de Filipinas!!!

[hetismij21]

I'm very impressed with the faith of your people.

[dutski100]

"viva la virgen"!!!!

[dctdon]

mabuhay c INA!!!Viva La Virgen!!!Viva!!!

[jun2cortes]

miss ko na ang naga.........Viva La Virgen!!!

[julesverdejo]

viva la virgen!! i miss you ina i miss you bicolandia

[jam0i]

i miss Naga so much!=|