Coming to Naga soon for a pilgrimage? Explore what Naga has to offer and go for a pilgrimage tour in the Pilgrim City of Naga by visiting some of the historical churches that have witnessed the ravages of time and the strong Marian devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Let us help you in making your itinerary during your stay.
Here are some of the churches you can visit near UMA:
- Basilica Minore
Location: Balatas Road, Naga City
Basilica Minore or Basilica of Our Lady of Penafrancia is the only Basilica in the Bicol Region and the Roman Catholic Archdioceses of Caceres. It is the residence of the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia that was sculpted in 1710. The basilica’s construction began on April 18, 1976, but was delayed for a number of years due to financing problems and was not completed until September of 1981. It was once called “Church of Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia” on May 22, 1982, and it was on May 22, 1985, when it was finally given the title of “Basilica Minore” from Rome.
Photo Courtesy; Kyna’s Whereabouts
- Our Lady of Penafrancia Shrine
Location: Penafrancia Avenue, Naga City
The Penafrancia Shrine was formerly the home of the image of our Lady of Penafrancia before Basilica Minore was constructed and is one of East Asia’s greatest sites of Christian Pilgrimage.
Photo Courtesy: Naga City Government
- Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
Location: Jacob St. Naga City
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John The Evangelist. It was the first church established after the creation of the Archdiocese of Caceres in 1595. It is the “mother of all churches in Bicol” and the largest church in Southern Luzon. It was built in 1808 and finished in 1843 using the Spanish Royal funds (Spanish Royal Seal is on the door). The cathedral has gone through a lot of renovations and restorations. It was in 1768 when the church was destroyed in a fire and in 1887 when it was damaged by an earthquake.
Photo Courtesy: Orgulyo Kan Naga
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