Candelaria of Jaro
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The Candelaria of Jaro's image was found in 1587, the year when the town of Jaro was established as a parish. Later, she was transferred to the newly built Jaro Cathedral during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines around 1700s and 1800s. The image of Our Lady of Candelaria of Jaro is considered as the oldest Virgin of Candelaria image in the country.
When
- First attested
- 1587 CE
- Attested period
- 1587 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Image found in 1587; enshrined in Jaro Cathedral during Spanish colonial era.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Virgin of Candelaria
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The feast of Candelaria held every February 2 is one of the largest Roman Catholic feasts dedicated to Marian devotion in the Philippines. The Candelaria of Jaro's image was found in 1587, the year when the town of Jaro was established as a parish. Later, she was transferred to the newly built Jaro Cathedral”
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