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Visita Iglesia continues in Cavite as churches welcome worshipers on Maundy Thursday

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Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span dir="ltr" id="isPasted"></span></div><p>On Maundy Thursday, worshippers from different areas flocked to various churches across the province of Cavite to observe the Visita Iglesia tradition.</p><p>Among the churches that saw an influx of the faithful were the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Kawit, Cavite; the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Fatima in Kawit, Cavite; the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar - Imus Cathedral in Imus, Cavite; and the Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Dasmariñas City, Cavite.</p><p>In the morning, individuals and families began their Visita Iglesia, a longstanding practice in the Philippines where devotees visit and pray at different churches. </p><p>The solemn tradition allows participants to reflect on the Stations of the Cross and offer prayers for intentions dear to their hearts. <s></s> </p><div style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 9px;line-height:21px;overflow-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/16/going-on-a-holy-week-break-here-are-some-safety-reminders-1713" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(93, 155, 192);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Going on a Holy Week break? 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<p>On Maundy Thursday, worshippers from different areas flocked to various churches across the province of Cavite to observe the Visita Iglesia tradition.</p>

On Maundy Thursday, worshippers from different areas flocked to various churches across the province of Cavite to observe the Visita Iglesia tradition.