Thousands join Peñafrancia Traslacion in Naga City
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Naga City for the annual Traslacion, marking the start of a nine-day novena for Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Local authorities implemented strict security measures, including traffic rerouting and temporary cellular signal disruptions, to ensure public safety.
Why it matters
This is a major cultural and religious event in the Philippines that draws massive crowds, necessitating significant logistical and security coordination by local government.
The "Pagbalyo ki Ina," or the transfer of the image of Our Lady of Pe afrancia from the Basilica Minore to the Pe afrancia Shrine, was among the activities leading to the annual Traslacion, which will mark the start of the nine-day novena in honor of Our Lady of Pe afrancia (Photo by Jarvis-Ivan G. Sadiua) LEGAZPI CITY - Thousands of pilgrims trooped to Naga City on Friday for the annual Traslacion of the images of Our Lady of Pe afrancia and Divino Rostro.
Ahead of the procession, Daet Bishop Herman G. Abcede celebrated Mass at the Old Shrine, marking the start of the nine-day novena for Our Lady of Pe afrancia. The sacred images were then transferred to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.
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