The Manila Cathedral shared pictures of the occasion in a Facebook post Tuesday, April 20.
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“The Manila Cathedral joins the community pantry project, inspired by the Maginhawa community pantry and now initiated here by the Intramuros Administration,” read the post.
“Together with food and groceries, we also gave to everyone the 500 Years Mission Cross and rosaries donated by Manila Cathedral Souvenir Shop – Casa Benedicto and The Manila Cathedral Rosaries by The Rosary House. Everyone is truly gifted to give!” It further read.
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The Archdiocese of Manila said the 500 Years Mission Cross, which has the name of Jesus inscribed in Roman letters and ancient Baybayin script intersecting, serves as a reminder of being Christians.
“Wearing a cross, we are reminded that we are Christians, we are Catholics, and we say yes to God’s mission,” the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications quoted Father Kali Pietre Llamado, Vice Rector of the Manila Cathedral and one of the priests in-charge of the preparations for the event.
“The Cross from the logo will be made into pendant crosses, to bring back the tradition of wearing a cross, to be a sign of our faith in Jesus, of protection from God, and most importantly, as a badge of our missionary work,” he added.
Published January 31, 2021, 10:21 AM
The Archdiocese of Manila will officially launch the celebration of the 500 Years of the Arrival of Christianity in the Philippines at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila on Feb. 6.
Apostolic Administrator of Manila Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo will lead the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. with the new Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown.
According to the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications, aside from priests, religious, and laity, also expected to attend the Mass are five mayors in the cities covered by the archdiocese.
The 500 Years Mission Cross, which serves as a reminder of being Christians, will also be launched during the event.