Fr. Ryan Barrios
August 14, 2019
Philippines
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The provinces of Iloilo and Capiz became a Spanish settlement in the 16th century. Steeped in history and rich culture, one can find numerous sites of religious devotion in these places. Journey back in time and trace the Christian roots of the island of Panay. Embark on a 5-day Pilgrimage to Roxas and Iloilo with Fr. Ryan Barrios leaving on August 14, 2019.
Your pilgrimage begins in Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province. Enjoy a delightful tour of the Roxas churches and landmarks. Celebrate Mass at Santa Monica Church, one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, built in 1774. The church, which was declared a national landmark by the National Historical Institute of the Philippines, is also home to the largest Catholic Church bell in the Philippines and Asia. The Bell of Panay is made from 70 sacks of gold coins donated by the people of Panay. When it rings, the sound can be heard several kilometres away. Proceed to visit the Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Completed in 2015 and situated at the top of the hill, the gigantic state of the Sacred Heart is the tallest of its kind in the Philippines.
From Roxas City, enjoy a delightful drive to Iloilo City. Visit La Paz Church where the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is enshrined. Honored for more than a century at the parish, Our Lady had enjoyed the love and affection of her devotees. Visit heaven on earth at the awesome Garin Farm of San Joaquin, a unique yet enchanting blend of nature, spirituality and leisure. Spend time in prayer at the Pilgrimage Hill which features the story of Creation up to Christ’s ascension.
Head for the Church of Saint Thomas of Villanova, commonly known as the Miagao Church. The church is famous for the painstakingly detailed sculptural relief on its pediment. Built in 1731, it is considered as one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The church was designated as one of the best examples of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines and included in the list of World Heritage sites by UNESCO.
Get some rest and relaxation during a full day Guimaras Island Tour. Celebrate Mass in the chapel of the Our Lady of the Philippines Monastery, the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines under the Cistercian Order.
From Guimaras, head for the Jaro District, the seat of Catholicism in Western Visayas. Visit the Parish of St. Anne in Molo, which bears Gothic-Renaissance architecture. Also known as the “Feminist Church” or the “Church of Women,” Molo Church is distinctively hemmed by 16 women saints. Continue on to the Jaro Cathedral, also one of the oldest churches in the country. The Jaro Church or Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is also the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles.
Take time and make time to pray. Join a Pilgrimage to Roxas and Iloilo with Fr. Ryan Barrios leaving on August 14, 2019. Catch a glimpse of our storied past and discover the rich cultural heritage of these beautiful cities.
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