BIRHEN NG NIEVA, KAMI'Y DINGGIN!

CALOOCAN CITY — Despite the heavy rain, devotees and parishioners gathered at San Roque Cathedral in Caloocan City on September 8 to celebrate the Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Soterraña de Nieva, affectionately known as the “Ina at Reyna.”

The 6:00 p.m. Misa Concelebrada was led by Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D., Bishop-Emeritus of Novaliches. After the Mass, the venerated image of Nuestra Señora de la Soterraña de Nieva was brought out for the solemn procession.

Despite the heavy rain, the Caloocan City Band joyfully played “Happy Birthday” in commemoration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, while devotees joined in singing.

Following the procession, the sacred image was enthroned at the center of the altar for the traditional Besomanto, where devotees prayed and paid homage before the venerated image of their beloved Ina at Reyna.

Photos by Chris Czar Manalo

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𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Despite the rainy weather, thousands of pilgrims and devotees from within and outside the Bicol Region converged in Naga City as the annual Traslacion Procession took place on Sept. 11.

The sacred image of El Divino Rostro was brought out from the Old Peñafrancia Shrine and carried by numerous voyadores along Peñafrancia Avenue toward the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia followed the same route, accompanied by the faithful throughout the journey.

The streets of Naga City came alive with cheers, prayers, and chants as devotees gathered along the procession route. Crowds filled the streets to witness the passage of the sacred images, while others joined the procession despite the continuous rain.

Joining the thousands of devotees were members of the clergy, religious groups, students, and various organizations who participated in the foot procession, contributing to the solemn yet vibrant atmosphere of the occasion.

The Traslacion Procession officially opened the nine-day celebration leading to the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, once again bringing together the Bicolano community in one of the region’s most significant religious and cultural traditions.

Words by: Precious Apondar
Photos by: Richmond Derutas
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