Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Pilar of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines - Canon Coronation in 2017
Our Lady of Pilar is venerated in the district of Santa Cruz, Manila, canonically crowned in 2017.
Devotion and location
Santa Cruz is a historic district of Manila where one of the oldest churches dedicated to Our Lady of Pilar in the Philippines is located.
Canonical coronation
In 2017, the image of Our Lady of the Pilar of Santa Cruz was crowned canonically, recognizing centuries of Marian devotion in this Manilean district.
Iglesia de Santa Cruz
The church of Our Lady of the Pilar of Santa Cruz was founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century. It is one of the most important temples in the old Manila and the center of devotion to Pilar in the capital.
«Nuestra Señora del Pilar, columna de la fe en el corazón de Manila.»
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