Marian devotion
Our Lady of Guadalupe of Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines - Canon Coronation in 2006
Our Lady of Guadalupe is venerated in the city of Cebu, canonically crowned in 2006.
Devotion and location
The city of Cebu is the second largest city in the Philippines and the center of the Catholic faith in the archipelago. Our Lady of Guadalupe, an advocation of Mexican origin spread by the Spaniards, has a dedicated sanctuary in this city.
Canonical coronation
In 2006, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Cebu was crowned canonically, recognizing the devotion of the Cebuans to this Marian advocation.
Guadalupana return in Cebu
The devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Cebu reflects the historical connection between the Philippines and Mexico during the period of the Manila Galeon. The Augustines, who evangelized Cebu, promoted this advocation among the local faithful.
«Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, madre de los pueblos de América y Asia.»
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