The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) designated three churches as national shrines. Namely, these are the Archdiocesan Shrine of
Namely, these are the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace or Edsa Shrine and the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto — both in the Archdiocese of Manila — and the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu in the Diocese of Antipolo.A national shrine is a sacred site recognized by the Catholic Church for its historical, spiritual, or cultural significance, often linked to popular devotion, significant religious events, miracles, or apparitions.
Meanwhile, the Loreto Church in Sampaloc district houses the centuries-old image of the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Loreto. It is currently the only parish in the country dedicated to this Marian title. In 1659, a parish was built in honor of St. Matthew, the apostle and evangelist. However, after the Jesuits took control in 1696, the patronage was shifted to Our Lady of Aranzazu, following a devotion started by a Jesuit priest in 1705.
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