This penitential walking has a double purpose, namely: "Visita Iglesia" the usual term used when the Philippines was under the Spanish regime as one of its colonized country for 377 years covering the period from 1521 when European explorer, Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines and ended in 1898 with with the outbreak of the Spanish–American War. The visitation of churches totals to 14 where each church visited represents as one of the Stations of the Cross. It started from 6:00 A.M. and ended at 3:30 P.M.
This travel blog gives you a rich information of the Philippines ranging from its peaks, countryside and the urban areas. At any rate, it also showcases the culture of the Philippines. Lastly, it also includes a few travels of the blogger in Asia and Africa. Its title "Lexical Crown" is attributed to the Philippines as a leading tourist destination.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
47TH PENITENTIAL WALKING
This is my third time to join this penitential walking sponsored by the Mission De Colores founded by the late Juaning Reyes. The last time I attended was on April 5, 2007, its 38th Penitential Walking then. It is usually held every Maundy Thursday.

The Basilica Menore de San Sebastian
This penitential walking has a double purpose, namely: "Visita Iglesia" the usual term used when the Philippines was under the Spanish regime as one of its colonized country for 377 years covering the period from 1521 when European explorer, Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines and ended in 1898 with with the outbreak of the Spanish–American War. The visitation of churches totals to 14 where each church visited represents as one of the Stations of the Cross. It started from 6:00 A.M. and ended at 3:30 P.M.
Facade of San Roque De Manila Parish

The interior of San Roque De Manila Parish

The facade of the Immaculate Conception Parish

The interior of Immaculate Conception Parish

Leaving the 2nd Station to the 3rd Station

A mother carrying her baby in a crib

The facade of Espiritu Santo Parish

The interior of Espiritu Santo Parish

Walking along Tayuman Street heading to the Fourth Station
The facade of the UST Chapel

A closer look of the UST Chapel

The interior of the USA Chapel

Devotees leaving UST Chapel

skyscrapers at the background of the UST spacious quadrangle

Crossing the busy street of Espana heading to the 5th Station

The facade of Our Lady of Loreto Parish

The interior of Our Lady of Loreto Parish

Devotees leaving for the 6th Station

The facade of San Antonio de Padua Shrine

The interior of San Antonio de Padua Shrine

The facade of San Sebastian Church

The interior of San Sebastian Church

The facade of San Beda College Chapel

The interior of San Beda College Chapel

Peeping thru the concrete fence of Malacanang Palace

Walking along Laurel Street fronting Malacanang Palace

Passing by San Miguel Parish Church of the Malacanang Palace

The facade of Quiapo Church

The interior of Quiapo Church

The facade of Sta. Cruz Church

The interior of Sta. Cruz

Approaching Jones Bridge heading for Intramuros

Entering the gate of Intramuros

The facade of San Agustin Church

The interior of San Agustin Church
The facade of the Manila Cathedral

The interior of the Manila Cathedral

Back to Binondo financial district

The facade of Binondo Church

The interior of Binondo Church

Passing thru the busy street of Manila China Town's Ongpin Street

Vegetable stalls along Benavidez Street of Chinatown

Fruit stalls along Benavidez Street of Chinatown

Facade of San Jose de Trozo Parish Church

The interior of San Jose de Trozo Parish Church
This penitential walking has a double purpose, namely: "Visita Iglesia" the usual term used when the Philippines was under the Spanish regime as one of its colonized country for 377 years covering the period from 1521 when European explorer, Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines and ended in 1898 with with the outbreak of the Spanish–American War. The visitation of churches totals to 14 where each church visited represents as one of the Stations of the Cross. It started from 6:00 A.M. and ended at 3:30 P.M.
Labels:
47th Penitential Walking,
binondo church,
immaculate conception,
loreto church,
quaipo church,
san agustin,
san antonio de padua,
san beda,
san jose de trozo,
san roque,
san sebastian,
sta. cruz,
ust chapel

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