mage was made by an anonymous
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Originally, the image from Mexico (which belonged to the Recollects) was enshrined in the retablo mayor (high altar) of the Church of Saint
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A still-persistent common misconception is that the icon in Quiapo Church is the "lost" original image. On January 9, 1787, the Recollects
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In contrast, the "lost" original image remained enshrined in the main altar, away from the crowds and only brought out during the
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The image presently enshrined above the main altar of Quiapo Church is actually a composite of the surviving copy's head and a replica sculpted by renowned Filipino
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Log in or register now.. The second composite comprises the surviving copy's body and the head of the Maglaqui replica. It is normally enshrined in a different part of the Minor Basilica and is the actual image used in the three major processions. This arrangement began in the 1990s because of security concerns and to prevent further damage to the icon; until then, the image donated in the 18th century as a whole was used in processions.
kaya lang naman sya nangitim dahil nasunog sya! at sya na lang ang natira sa naabong barko!
