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Darylle Sarmiento

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Hundreds of devotees gathered on Saturday, January 24 to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the solemn declaration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as an International Shrine in Antipolo.Some devotees shared that honoring the solemn declaration and attending Mass at the Antipolo Cathedral is a welcome relief from the week’s highs and lows.“Every Sunday po is nagsisimba din po kami, parang feeling “relief” po sa lahat ng stress na nagdaan sa buong week. Parang naga-guide parin po kami at nakakaraos po sa araw-araw,” devotee Johli Cerda said. Another devotee said that submitting oneself to prayer and maintaining a healthy spiritual life bring abundant graces to their family.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/1/hundreds-flock-to-antipolo-cathedral-on-new-year-s-day-for-mass-baptism-2254">Hundreds flock to Antipolo Cathedral on New Year’s day for Mass, baptism</a></div>“Una po sa lahat akin pong ipinagdadasal sa Poong Maykapal na ang mga anak ko ay gabayan po palagi at lalonga-lalo na pong itong apo ko. Kaya po, ako’y nasama gawa po nito din,” devotee Josie Cerda said. A testament to faith that knows no age was revealed through the heartwarming presence of children during the mass and procession.One child, Isaac, who will enter grade school this year, shared how joyful he was to witness firsthand the procession and this type of manifestation of faith.“Kasi para makita ang prusisyon. Na sana po dumating po ako dito,” devotee Isaac Espiritu said. Meanwhile, four-year-old Amare has a collection of over 150 Marian images, some of which he brought with him during the Holy Eucharist and procession.He also shared that he feels happy praying with his mom and dad and even sincerely prayed for a baby sister. “Happy, because I go to this church. “what is your wish/prayer?” A baby Sister. “Why are you feeling happy?” Because I go to this place, and I pray with my family,” devotee Amare Delos Reyes said.The mother of Amare explained that she had difficulty conceiving him.However, as a devotee of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, she shared that Amare born, during the pandemic, was very healthy. Since they attended Mass online during that time, perhaps, she said, devotion was instilled in him from an early age.“Sobrang touching kasi, I love Mama Mary and na pass on din namin sa kanya and sobrang, I don’t know how thankful I am na ganun siya. Sana he grows like that, he grow up with the love for Mama Mary and Jesus,” devotee Alma Delos Reyes said. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/18/over-five-million-devotees-walk-to-antipolo-cathedral-for-alay-lakad-2025-1004">Over five million devotees walk to Antipolo Cathedral for Alay Lakad 2025 </a> </div>To mark the commemoration, Fr. Adorable “Ador” Castillo, CICM, shared during his homily that the faithful should remain focused on upholding honesty in service and accountability.“Dapat nakafocus tayo, Kung tayo’y alagad ng ating Panginoon. Yung paglilingkod sa ating Panginoon at yung paglilingkod sa ating kapwa. Gawin nating tapat ang ating paglilingkod, gawin nating tapat ang ating pananagutan. ang hinihingi po ng simbahan, ay maging tapat ang bawat isa,” said Fr. Adorable “Ador” Castillo, CICM.<div>  </div>

Hundreds of devotees gathered on Saturday, January 24 to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the solemn declaration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as an International Shrine in Antipolo.

Hundreds of devotees gathered on Saturday, January 24 to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the solemn declaration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as an International Shrine in Antipolo.

Devotees celebrate anniversary of declaration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as int'l shrine

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Devotees celebrate anniversary of declaration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as int'l shrine

Darylle Sarmiento,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 25, 2026 12:31 AM PHT

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