Our Lady of the Soledad of Manila - The Virgin of the Silence of San Marcelino
In the church of San Marcelino in Manila, Our Lady of Soledad, an advocation of Hispanic root is ventured that evokes the Virgin Mary in her solitude after the death of Christ, much loved by the faithful who come to her in moments of helplessness.
🌹 Wonders and anecdotes
- The image of Our Lady of the Soledad of Manila was brought from Spain, where the advocation has great roots in the tradition of the Dolores of Mary.
- The church of San Marcelino, where it is venerated, is one of the oldest in Manila, built by the Augustines in the 17th century.
- During Holy Week, the image processes on Good Friday, accompanied by thousands of devotees who meditate on Mary's Seven Dolores.
- It is especially invoked by those who go through situations of loneliness, widowhood or abandonment.
Our Lady of the Soledad of Manila
The advocation of Our Lady of Solitude, also known as the Soledad of Mary, represents the Virgin in solitude after the death and burial of her Son. The image of Manila, to dress, shows Mary elegantly dressed in black or dark purple, with a sword of pain through her chest. His devotion is intensified during Lent and Holy Week, when he processes through the streets of Manila.
🙏 Our Lady of Solitude, pray for us.
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