"Tayo na sa Antipolo" is the title of a song I know since elementary. With the Vatican's proclamation of the Antipolo Cathedral as an International Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje, all the more it is very attractive to go to Antipolo to visit the exquisite shrine of our Blessed Mother.
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| The captivating facade of Antipolo Cathedral. |
The interior of the cathedral is ornate, and it is adorned with paintings done in Angono artistic tradition. With that, there is a solemn atmosphere for worship or prayer.
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| My background is the elegant retablo of Our Lady. |
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| Painting of the Crucifixion in Angono artistic tradition. |
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| Painting of the Resurrection in Angono artistic tradition. |
There is a place at the back of the altar where the devotees of Our Lady can kiss her mantle. In that space, there is a mini gallery where one can get to know more about the devotion to Our Lady.
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The mantle of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje which
the devotees can touch or kiss. On the left is the rose
given by Pope Francis to Our Lady. |
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A plaque which indicates that the area at the back of the altar served as a private oratory of
His Eminence Rufino Cardinal Santos, D.D. |
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A marker which commemorates the visit of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the
former Prelate of Opus Dei, to the shrine of our Blessed Mother. |
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| Images of the Blessed Mother at the back of the sanctuary. |
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| More images of the Blessed Mother. |
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| Vestments and aureolas used by Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. |
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| More vestments and aureolas used by our beloved mother. |
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| Picture of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo's visit to the shrine and his relic. |
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An exhibit on the devotion of Dr. Jose P. Rizal to
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. |
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| Even San Pedro Calungsod may have devotion to Our Lady. |
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| A magnificent painting of the Blessed Virgin with her child Jesus. |
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| A painting of the Immaculate Conception. |
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| A beautiful painting of Our Lady of Lourdes. |
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| A painting depicting the devotion to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. |
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| Large statue of St. Francis Xavier. |
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| Large statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola |
As an International Marian Shrine, it has the "Hail Mary Wall" where you can see the inscriptions of the famous Marian prayer in various languages.
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| Hail Mary Wall |
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| Hail Mary in Baybayin Script |
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| Hail Mary in Ybanag |
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| Hail Mary in Waray |
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| Hail Mary in Hiligaynon |
There is really a spiritual treasure in a pilgrimage to Antipolo. It is like Mount Tabor where one can refresh a weary soul and rekindle ties with God and with our Blessed Mother.
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