At the heart of it all is the 247-year-old image of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion of Albay. Her veneration is a centuries-old tradition of gratitude in Albay province.
ALBAY, Philippines – Over 100 fishing boats, carrying devoted pilgrims from across the country, set sail for the sacred “Aurora in the Sea” procession at sunrise in Tiwi town in Albay on Saturday, August 19, as part of the celebration of the Legazpi diocesan shrine feast.
As early as 2 am, people from all walks of life gathered at Joroan’s pier, awaiting the 4 am mass, a solemn start to the annual maritime event just before daybreak. As dawn broke, the faithful waved handkerchiefs along the coast, and the chant “Viva La Virgin” echoed as the procession passed. Those unable to join opted for communal rosaries.
SEA PROCESSION. Pilgrims on boats join the procession of Our Lady of Salvation, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, and the Black Nazarene in Albay province on Saturday, August 19. Rhaydz Barcia/Rappler Centuries ago, during pirate attacks, the coastal town found refuge in the hills of Joroan, praying for protection in a chapel with the image of the Virgin Mary.
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