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EDSA Shrine, 2 other sites now National Shrines
By J.Lo
Status as national shrine has been given to Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace (EDSA Shrine), Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto and Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu.
CBCPNews reported that Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, during its 129th plenary assembly on Jan. 25, voted to designate three churches as national shrines.
Both EDSA Shrine and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto are under Archdiocese of Manila. Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu is under Diocese of Antipolo.
More than 70 bishops are attending three-day assembly in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, set to end today.
EDSA Shrine, built in 1989, commemorates Feb. 25, 1986 people power revolution. It was also site of 2001 demonstration that led to ouster of former president Joseph Estrada.
Loreto Church in Sampaloc district houses centuries-old image of Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Loreto. It is currently only parish in the country dedicated to this Marian title.
Aranzazu Shrine in San Mateo, Rizal, meanwhile has rich history dating back to 1596, when Augustinian friars established first settlements in the area.
CBCPNews explained national shrine is sacred site recognized by Catholic Church for its historical, spiritual, or cultural significance, often linked to popular devotion, significant religious events, miracles, or apparitions.
It is also designated to promote faith through exemplary liturgical celebrations, pastoral care, and dedicated ministry to fanatics.
To become national shrine, church must first be designated as diocesan shrine by local bishop or archbishop.
This requires church to be pilgrimage site for specific piety, offering superior worship, Christian formation and social services. Once these conditions are met, parish can petition for canonical elevation.
If devotion grows, diocesan shrine may then petition national conference of Catholic bishops for recognition. In the Philippines, CBCP oversees requirements for national shrines.
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