Red Wednesday, observed on November 27, 2024, saw Christian churches and landmarks across the Philippines illuminate in red to show support for persecuted Christians. The initiative was initiated by Aid to the Church in Need in 2016.
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RED WEDNESDAY. The Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, lit up in red in observance of Red Wednesday on November 27, 2024.In Rappler’s faith chat room, community members share photos of churches lit up in red in observance of Red Wednesday for persecuted Christians MANILA, Philippines – Several Christian churches, monuments, and buildings across the Philippines lit up in red on Wednesday, November 27, to take a stand against religious persecution.honors persecuted Christians worldwide. It began in 2016, initiated by the papal charity Aid to the Church in Need., community members shared photos of Red Wednesday activities across the Philippines.
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David during the observance of Red Wednesday at San Roque Cathedral Parish in Caloocan City. Photo by Deus AlbertDiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria in Silang, Cavite. Photo courtesy of CREARE MPK Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz in Tanza, Cavite. Photo by Cedrick TorresMost Holy Trinity Parish in Barangay Balic-Balic, Sampaloc, Manila. Photo courtesy of SOCCOM MHTPMetropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration in Palo, Leyte. Photo courtesy of OLTP SOCCOMSan Beda University in Manila. Photo by Nate SorianoALSO ON RAPPLER
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