Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics)

Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro

Venerated image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines

Nuestra Señora de la Purificación y la Candelaria is a venerated image of the Blessed Virgin Mary enshrined in Jaro Cathedral and the patroness of Western Visayas.

Catholic Church in the Philippines

As part of the worldwide Catholic Church, the Catholic Church in the Philippines, or the Philippine Catholic Church or Philippine Roman Catholic Church, is part of the world's largest Christian church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. The Philippines is one of…