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Our Lady of Aranzazu Church in San Mateo, Rizal officially elevated as a National Shrine
The Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu in San Mateo, Rizal has been formally elevated to the status of a national shrine.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle officiated the solemn declaration, emphasizing the blessing's accompanying mission to embody the compassion and care of the Virgin Mary.
Thousands of pilgrims and government officials attended the event, which also saw the participation of the clergy of the Diocese of Antipolo.
The San Mateo Shrine, the first diocesan shrine of its diocese, has a history of Episcopal Coronation in 2013 and Pontifical Coronation in 2017.
Devotion to Our Lady of Aranzazu traces its roots to Spain, spreading to San Mateo, Rizal in 1705.
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