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Our Lady of Antipolo Shrine   (Antipolo City, Rizal, Luzon)

It is known to be the home of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buenviaje). History says that this miraculous icon sailed back and forth between Manila and Acapulco eight times,and on several occasions,was credited with saving the Spanish galleons from destruction by pirates,and Dutch and British blockades. The galleon's safe arrivals were attributed to the miraculous powers of the icon. It was on November 26,1926 that the Blessed Virgin from Acapulco was dedicated by the Archbishop of Manila,Michael O' Doherty. The month of May is a month-long fiesta in Antipolo,when thousands of devotees come to pay homage to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.

How to get there:

From Manila there are many different buses has regular routes to most districts of Rizal.

 


Last updated: 2007-01-20 15:03:52.955864


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