Tags: Churches and Places of Worship
By Marjorie Gorospe
LIPA, BATANGAS–One of the traditions that Filipino Catholics follow during the Lent is the Visita Iglesia, which means “church visits” in Spanish.
For Catholics, it is a way of commemorating the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. The faithful go to different churches and say prayers while following the Stations of the Cross.
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