Centuries-old surviving church tower in Philippines draws pilgrims, tourists
The tower of a church that got destroyed and buried by volcanic eruptions is frequented by visitors in Albay, a province more than 400 kilometers southeast of Manila.
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The tower of a church that got destroyed and buried by volcanic eruptions is frequented by visitors in Albay, a province more than 400 kilometers southeast of Manila.
The tower of a church that got destroyed and buried by volcanic eruptions is frequented by visitors in Albay, a province more than 400 kilometers southeast of Manila.
TIWI, Albay: An 'armada' of more than 100 big and small fishing boats carrying devotees of the 247-year-old miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Salvación from across the country joined the 'Aurora in the Sea' procession Saturday, August 19, signaling the Diocese of Legazpi's celebration of the Feast Day of the Patroness of the Diocesan Shrine here.
At the heart of it all is the 247-year-old image of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion of Albay. Her veneration is a centuries-old tradition of gratitude in Albay province.