Anécdotas minas de Philinis

The Virgin in the Pacific Archipelago

The Philippines is the largest Catholic country in Asia, and its Marian devotion is full of miraculous stories that have passed from generation to generation.

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The Virgin of Manaoag and the bandits

Cuenta la leyenda que en el siglo XVII, un joven de Manaoag era atacado por bandidos en el camino a casa. Cuando ya no tenía esperanza, vio una luz brillante en lo alto de un árbol. Era la Virgen María, que con su voz dulce les dijo a los bandidos: «No hagan daño a este hijo mío». Los bandidos, asustados, huyeron corriendo. El joven contó lo sucedido y el pueblo construyó una capilla en ese lugar. Hoy, el Santuario de Manaoag recibe a millones de peregrinos cada año.

The Virgin of Peñafrancia and the Bicol River

In the region of Bicol, fishermen say that the Virgin of Peñafrancia appeared on the waters of the Bicol River a night of storm. The image, which was in a nearby church, was found the next day by the river, as if the Virgin had come down to protect the fishermen. Since then, every third Saturday of September, the image is carried in procession by the river, and the ships light candles.

The Virgin of Caysasay and the miraculous well

In Taal, Batangas, tradition tells that two children found an image of the Virgin in the river. They took her to the church, but the next day the image was gone and she was back in the river. This happened several times until the parish priest realized that the Virgin wanted to stay in the well where she was found. There the Church of Caysasay was built, and the water of the well is considered miraculous.

The Virgin of the Rosary of Manaoag and drought

An old woman from the people who had a terrible drought many years ago told us. The farmers didn't know what to do. An old man advised them to pray the Rosary for 9 days before the Virgin of Manaoag. On the ninth day, it started to rain so hard that the fields were filled with water. Since then, every time there is drought, the people pray the Rosary and the rain comes.

The Virgin of Peace and Good Journey

In Antipolo, travelers say that the Virgin of Peace and Good Journey protects those who travel by road. They say if you carry a picture of the Virgin in the car, you'll never have an accident. Truckers and taxi drivers always take her in the dashboard.

The Virgin of the Rosary of St. Nicholas

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, but with Filipino roots, the faithful tell that a ship carrying an image of the Virgin was attacked by pirates. When the pirates got on the boat, they saw that the image shone with so much light that they had to close their eyes. They fled, and the ship came safely to the port.