IN PHOTOS: A look at churches where Pinoys spend Visita Iglesia
MANILA, Philippines - For Filipino Catholics, one of the most important traditions during Holy Week is the Visita Iglesia, an act where the faithful visit seven churches on Maundy Thursday leading to the Good Friday to commemorate Christ's passion and to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
For this holy week, we have compiled for you the different churches that Filipinos have visited for your reference just in case you haven't done your Visita Iglesia yet:
1. St. Hyacinth Parish Church, San Jacinto, Pangasinan
Second Chruch - St. Hyacinth Parish Church, San Jacinto, Pangasinan. #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/DWxPHVPlfz
— Jose Ian P. Bautista (@jian14) April 2, 2015
2. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral Diocese of Cubao
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral Diocese of Cubao #VisitaIglesia #SemanaSanta2015 pic.twitter.com/zRoAjPxx09
— J e £ ? (@iamjoelj) April 2, 2015
3. Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, San Miguel, Manila
Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/EUYKFHdNdo
— Jett Nacario (@brojett) April 2, 2015
4. St. Joseph the Patriarch Church in Aguilar, Pangasinan
St. Joseph the Patriarch Church in Aguilar, Pangasinan #VisitaIglesia @inquirer_baguio pic.twitter.com/xPo1myg2tG
— Gabriel Cardinoza (@gcardinoza) April 2, 2015
5. Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP Diliman, Quezon City
#visitaiglesia in Metro Manila: 1st stop: Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP Diliman pic.twitter.com/aB7QvVogc2
— Juliet L. Javellana (@julietlabj) April 2, 2015
6. Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag, Manaoag, Pangasinan
Third Church - Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag, Manaoag, Pangasinan. #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/KgIAsfu0ia
— Jose Ian P. Bautista (@jian14) April 2, 2015
7. Sta. Catalina de Alexandria, Carcar City, Cebu
2nd #CEBisitaiglesia Church: Sta. Catalina de Alexandria in Carcar, City. #lent #visitaiglesia by mugstoria pic.twitter.com/qoa5dWmIa2
— Ka Bino (@ka_bino) April 2, 2015
8. St. Peregrine Laziosi Shrine, Muntinlupa City
#visitaiglesia (@ St. Peregrine Laziosi Shrine in Muntinlupa City, NCR) https://t.co/02QvyfBPsR< /a> pic.twitter.com/bT1rpcqUSg
— Madge ? (@madgeeness) April 2, 2015
9. Sto. Rosario Church, Cebu City
First Church!!! #VisitaIglesia (@ Sto. Rosario Church in Cebu City, Cebu) https://t.co/eKuBF1MWgZ pic.twitter.com/w6BNj6HWt1
— Rico Panda III (@ricocondo) April 2, 2015
10. St. Joseph Parish Church, Mapandan, Pangasinan
Fourth Church - St. Joseph Parish Church, Mapandan, Pangasinan #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/axWIj4JCYq
— Jose Ian P. Bautista (@jian14) April 2, 2015
11. San Ezekiel Moreno, Las Pinas City
San Ezekiel Moreno #2ndStationoftheCross #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/RSvIRavnYH
— Clyde Acxel (@siesiezii) April 2, 2015
12. Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church, Quezon City
Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church #VisitaIglesia #SemanaSanta2015 pic.twitter.com/2c7S0smqqa
— J e £ ? (@iamjoelj) April 2, 2015
13. National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Cathedral)
1st #VisitaIglesia https://t.co/qAuDwvKXW4 pic.twitter.com/Fzf75HsGMn
— Jade Myred Gurtiza (@Goddess_Jade) April 2, 2015
14. National Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, San Miguel, Manila
National Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/2b0EkV1rzP
— Jett Nacario (@brojett) April 2, 2015
15. San Bartolome de Malabon Parish Church, Malabon
1st & 2nd Station of the Cross... #VisitaIglesia #LentenSeason2015 https://t.co/cT3iB0rHr3 pic.twitter.com/Z6rpUQfIha
— Nicole Fornoles (@nics0014) April 1, 2015
16. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Cebu City
Third Church!!! #VisitaIglesia (@ Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral in Cebu City, Central Visayas) https://t.co/wCQ44x7HU9 pic.twitter.com/Qr4D88TKSq
— Rico Panda III (@ricocondo) April 2, 2015
17. Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Church, Las Piñas
St. Joseph Church - Bamboo Organ #3rdStationotheCross #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/cbh8jLow3E
— Clyde Acxel (@siesiezii) April 2, 2015
18. San Isidro Labrador Parish Binan, Binan, Laguna
#visitaiglesia (@ San Isidro Labrador Parish Binan in Binan, Laguna, Philippines) https://t.co/jOiVuBJrhf pic.twitter.com/W2M8ZzCZBh
— Madge ? (@madgeeness) April 2, 2015
19. Santissimo Rosario Parish Church, UST, Manila
#VisitaIglesia in Metro Manila: No. 4: Santissimo Rosario Parish Church, UST, Manila #HolyWeek pic.twitter.com/HxrkbGnTPk
— Juliet L. Javellana (@julietlabj) April 2, 2015
20. Parish of the Holy Family, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
Fifth Church - Parish of the Holy Family, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan #VisitaIglesia pic.twitter.com/i8z2z6NFOh
— Jose Ian P. Bautista (@jian14) April 2, 2015