CBCP designates EDSA Shrine, Loreto Shrine, and Aranzazu Shrine as national shrines
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has elevated three churches in Manila, Quezon City, and San Mateo, Rizal as national shrines.
On Saturday, CBCP voted to designate the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace or EDSA Shrine in Quezon City, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Sampaloc, Manila, and the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu in San Mateo, Rizal as national shrines.
The EDSA Shrine commemorates the 1986 People Power Revolution and also served as a venue for the 2001 demonstration that led to former President Joseph Estrada's ouster.
Built in 1613 by Franciscans and later restored in 1958, the Loreto Shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Loreto and is currently the only parish in the Philippines with this Marian dedication.
The Aranzazu Shrine's history dates back to 1596 when Augustinian friars established settlements there; it became a national shrine due to its significant devotion to Our Lady of Aranzazu, which started in 1705.
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