when i was a child, i have always wondered where on earth could be this 'cross'..
now, i have my answer!yehey! it took 25 years i know, but i still want it..=)
when: October 24,2009
Magellan's cross..
the original Magellan’s Cross is encased in the tindalo wood cross displayed in the center of the chapel. This is to protect it from people who chipped away parts of the cross believing it has miraculous powers or as souvenirs. Some, however, say that the original cross planted by Magellan was destroyed or lost and what stands there now is a replacement planted by Spaniards who came after the Portuguese explorer.
Candle vendors here at my back (with the same color as i am wearing,hehehe)
are different in any other churches; in the basilica, they dance their prayers in that two-step-forward,
one-step-backward rhythm called the “Sinug”.
mao rani akong gusto papicturan sa cebu, actually..
but, daghan pa man gwapo papicturan, so go...
Basilica Minore del Santo Nino..
located right in the heart of downtown Cebu City, is way, way older–
it is the Philippines’s oldest church
Its towering facade blends Muslim, Romanesque, and neo-classical architecture,
this church of the Se�or Santo Ni�o de Cebu–
which translates literally as “holy child of Cebu.”
as the church could not accommodate the growing number of people who come to hear mass in the basilica
a pilgrim center was built within the church compound and priests officiate mass in the open-air, theater-like structure.
inside the Basilica...
a painting exhibit of 'the church's history'
i am not catholic, but i was fascinated with the interiors of the church!
amazing!
i wanted a picture of the ceiling, but the picture was not that clear..=(
at the side of the main church..
a "viva italia" inspired garden..
at my front are benches which we were not able to take a picture of because all were occupied..
this was at the back of the fountain..
the terrace was really nice to look at..
at the front of the main church..
the image says, "we remember...we celebrate...we believe..."
Today, the church draws devotees, churchgoers, tourists, pilgrims, and candle and other vendors.
it is believed that a wish could be granted by lighting a candle..
outside the church proper...
the city hall..
and many more pictures outside..
now, i have my answer!yehey! it took 25 years i know, but i still want it..=)
when: October 24,2009
Magellan's cross..
the original Magellan’s Cross is encased in the tindalo wood cross displayed in the center of the chapel. This is to protect it from people who chipped away parts of the cross believing it has miraculous powers or as souvenirs. Some, however, say that the original cross planted by Magellan was destroyed or lost and what stands there now is a replacement planted by Spaniards who came after the Portuguese explorer.
Candle vendors here at my back (with the same color as i am wearing,hehehe)are different in any other churches; in the basilica, they dance their prayers in that two-step-forward,
one-step-backward rhythm called the “Sinug”.
mao rani akong gusto papicturan sa cebu, actually..
but, daghan pa man gwapo papicturan, so go...
Basilica Minore del Santo Nino..
located right in the heart of downtown Cebu City, is way, way older–it is the Philippines’s oldest church
Its towering facade blends Muslim, Romanesque, and neo-classical architecture,this church of the Se�or Santo Ni�o de Cebu–
which translates literally as “holy child of Cebu.”
as the church could not accommodate the growing number of people who come to hear mass in the basilica
a pilgrim center was built within the church compound and priests officiate mass in the open-air, theater-like structure.inside the Basilica...
a painting exhibit of 'the church's history'
i am not catholic, but i was fascinated with the interiors of the church!amazing!
i wanted a picture of the ceiling, but the picture was not that clear..=(
at the side of the main church..
a "viva italia" inspired garden..at my front are benches which we were not able to take a picture of because all were occupied..
this was at the back of the fountain..
the terrace was really nice to look at..at the front of the main church..
the image says, "we remember...we celebrate...we believe..."
Today, the church draws devotees, churchgoers, tourists, pilgrims, and candle and other vendors.it is believed that a wish could be granted by lighting a candle..
outside the church proper...
the city hall..and many more pictures outside..
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