Our Lady of La Naval returns to Intramuros after 67 years

The original image of Our Lady of La Naval returned to Intramuros on January 24, 2020, for a visit, marking its first return in 67 years.

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle presided over a welcome Mass at the Manila Cathedral, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Colegio San Juan de Letran.

The image, believed to be the oldest ivory carving in the Philippines, arrived at the Manila Cathedral via motorcade.

Cardinal Tagle noted that the image was first enshrined in Intramuros before the original Santo Domingo Church was destroyed during World War II.

Following the Mass, a procession around Intramuros commenced, which culminated at Letran.

The image will stay at Letran until January 25, 2020.

The statue, measuring approximately four feet and eight inches tall, is made of hardwood with ivory for its face, hands, and the entire Child Jesus.