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Visit Our Lady Of Manaoag Museum
cyndymc Says: Remember to pass by the Museum of Our Lady of Manaoag. It is a reliquary of religious icons (pilgrimage images of Our Lady) and articles, vestments, as well as gifts (perfume, jewelry,etc) of devotees to Our Lady. I personally find the dim light and quiet atmosphere in the...
Have Your Vehicle Blessed Before The Mass
cyndymc Says: Just before each mass, the priest blesses vehicles of pilgrims. There is a designated area for vehicle blessing, where the owner-driver waits for the priest and participates in the prayers before the blessing. After the blessing, the owner of the vehicles is supposed to drop...
cyndymc Says: There is nothing so relieving for the weary soul and weak body than that undescribable peace one gets at the Rosary Garden in the compound of Manaoag Church. The Rosary Garden was designed to provide the devotees with a quiet place to meditate on the Paschal Mysteries (Life,...
Photo Shoot of Church's Architectural Design
cyndymc Says: For photo enthusiasts who like taking shots of old church's architectural designs, I suggest that as a gesture of respect to the Liturgy, you time it AFTER the mass. Also, you will have less difficulty as there will be less people distracting your view.
Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag
cyndymc Says: Faith or religious belief is a personal matter... Having said that, I would like to share that there is something mystical about the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag which is a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. Famous for her powerful intercession and protection,...
machomikemd Says: Since the Philippines is one of two predominantly Catholic Countries in Asia(the other one is East Timor), ther are many pilgrimage site of Roman Catholic Pilgrims and the two most popular is Antipolo in Rizal Province and Manaoag here in Pangassinan province. Our Lady of...
pres_16 Says: A quiet and tranquil garden located at the back of Manaoag Church, this garden was created to provide the devotees with quiet place, where they can meditate on the Paschal Mysteries and nurture their intimacy with God by praying the Rosary.I have seen some visitors praying...
Visita Iglesia: Manaoag Church
pres_16 Says: Built during the early 20th century, this is the famous Shrine Of Our Lady Of Manaoag or simply Manaoag Church among the locals and devotees. This is the third church built to house the image of our Lady of Manaoag; the second one was totally ruined by the earthquake of...
single bed: Star of David Hotel Manaoag
jrpapa48 Says: I highly recommend this place for backpackers. Although this is atleast more than a kilometer away from the shrine, Star of David Hotel is still quite a bargain. No frills, no cable tv in rooms, no hot shower but ITS OK. Besides I just a need a place to stay for the night....
This native-inspired dining place located 1-kilometer north of the Manaoag Shrine offers the best tasting Ilocandia dishes such as Tapang Kalabaw, Longganisang Iloko, Sinigang na Malaga, Inihaw na Hito, Pinakbet, Daing na Espada, Igado, and Kaldereta, among others. Also worth commending is their one of a kind pickled mango appetizer. The place is very cozy and relaxing. The prices are very affordable as well.
Written Apr 12, 2008
Address: Barangay Sapang, Manaoag, Pangasinan
Sidestreet Stalls: Handicrafts, Tropical Fruits & Native Delicacies
cyndymc Says: You need not go far; just outside the Church is a line of food stalls, fruit stands, and handicrafts stores. Rattan handicrafts from Pozzorubio; tropical fruits (mangoes, chicos,guavas,etc); native delicacies ("Tupig", Ilocos chichacorn, Calasiao "Puto",etc) Your P100 will...
Manaoag Church Religious Stores: Religious Articles and Souvenirs
cyndymc Says: The Manaoag Church's Religious Stores (there are 2) have all kinds of souvenir and religious items - keychains, car decor, fans, t-shirts, hats, stampitas, novenas and statues/wall hangings of Our Lady of Manaoag, calendars, posters, candles, Holy Water bottles, etc. There...
cyndymc Says: Devotees normally dip their hands in the Holy Water receptacles by the main doors and make the sign of the cross to pay respect and give honor to God. There are others who not only dip their fingers to make the sign of the cross. I saw a couple literally sprinkling their...
cyndymc Says: Devotees patiently line up to go to the Veneration Room which is at the 2nd floor behind the altar where Our Lady of Manaoag is enthroned. The line ends at the back of Our Lady where through a small opening, devotees are allowed to touch the gown of Mama Mary. This Filipino...
Light Candles To Lift Up Prayer Intentions
cyndymc Says: It is not surprising to see devotees light not only 1 but many candles when they visit the Shrine. A special prayer is said before lighting the candle offering. Candles are lit either as a gesture of thanksgiving for granted favors, or as a way of lifting up prayer...
pres_16 Says: Morning, afternoon, and evening, the candles ceaselessly burn. The Manaoag Churh, it seems, is destined to be a lighted church as endless lines of devotees light candles to send up their petitions to god and Mama Mary.
Parking is Free, But Not Outside The Church!
cyndymc Says: Parking is free at the Manaoag Church compound. But if the parking lot is full and you have no choice but to look for available parking space outside, be forewarned. Don't think all the boys/men who approach and guide you in parking your vehicle mean well. They will direct...
Overpriced Candles & Religious Articles
cyndymc Says: Despite the presence of security guards, vendors of candles and religious articles are able to slip into the church compound and parking space. If you succumb to their pitiful stories re: why the have to sell candles and religious articles, you'll be surprised to know later...
cognition Says: It was my first visit to Manaoag on Aug. 5, 2007. I'm not a devotee of the Our Lady of Manaoag icon. I just accompanied my sister and other family members there. Upon reaching the area, young men carrying candles asked me if I was going to the church. I said yes. He motioned...
Just a few kms. from the church (I don't have exact address, but any local can help you with directions on how to go there) is the Virgin's Well where reportedly, water miraculously sprang from a field in a valley owned by a farmer who dreamt of Our Lady of Manaoag instructing him to give out healing water to the sick. When we went there years ago, there was no road going down to the valley, and our car had to traverse bumpy dirt road.
Faucets have been installed to make it easier for pilgrims to get water. We were allowed to get free healing water; fortunately, we had empty mineral water bottles. There are some enterprising locals who sell big plastic bottles to pilgrims who don't have empty bottles.
There is a small pool, as well as some private cubicles where sick pilgrims can take a dip or shower. Miraculous healings have reportedly been witnessed.
To make it even much easier for pilgrims to avail of the healing water from the Virgin's Well, the Dominicans have gotten a regular supply of the water, and freely give to interested pilgrims upon request. Just bring your empty mineral water bottle or Holy Water bottle to the counter near the Vehicle Blessing Area and the church volunteer will gladly fill it up for you. (Please!!! No pails or drums!!! )
Updated Mar 28, 2009
The town's name, Manaoag is derived from the vernacular word "taoag" which means "call". Old folks love to retell the story of a young man who, while on his way home, heard a mysterious voice. He...
Built during the early 20th century, this is the famous Shrine Of Our Lady Of Manaoag or simply Manaoag Church among the locals and devotees. This is the third church built to house the image of our...
The Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag no different from any other pilgrimage site- packed parking areas all the time, huge crowds, a small shop for souvenirs and a bunch annoying walking vendors that sell...
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