A Sacred Journey: Our Lady of Peñafrancia from Spain to the Philippines
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"Viva la Virgen"
Finalization of the project is anticipated in late 2025
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"Viva la Virgen"
Finalization of the project is anticipated in late 2025
Queen of the Pilgrim Heart
"The Journey of Our Lady of Peñafrancia” A passionate group of Bicolano devotees has embarked on a mission—to create a documentary that brings to life a centuries-old story of faith, miracle, and unwavering devotion. Spanning continents and generations, this film invites the world to journey from the remote mountains of Salamanca, Spain to the vibrant heart of Naga City, Philippines—home to Asia’s largest Marian pilgrimage. At its center is a miraculous image: Our Lady of Peñafrancia, whose story is as breathtaking as the landscapes it has crossed. It began in 1434. Simón Vela, a nobleman driven by divine visions, ventured deep into the rugged cliffs of Peña de Francia. What he discovered beneath a cave—buried and forgotten—was a statue of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. From that moment, the image became more than sacred art; it became a channel for healing, hope, and divine intervention. This was no ordinary discovery—it was a sign that would change the course of history and inspire centuries of devotion across the world. Nearly three centuries later, in 1712, a young seminarian named Fr. Miguel Robles de Covarrubias, gravely ill and near death, encountered a simple holy card of the Virgin. Miraculously healed, he vowed to bring her legacy to the Philippines. In the growing town of Nueva Cáceres (now Naga), he built her first chapel and commissioned a replica of the statue. From that act of faith was born a powerful movement—a devotion that would grow into a spiritual phenomenon. Under the visionary leadership of Bishop Francisco Gainza in the mid-1800s, the traditions of the Traslación and the revered fluvial procession were established. These sacred rituals evolved into the Peñafrancia Festival, where each September, more than five million pilgrims flood the streets and rivers of Naga—chanting, praying, and lifting their hearts to heaven in a breathtaking display of faith and unity. This documentary is more than a historical account—it is a cinematic pilgrimage. A celebration of miracles and mystery, of lives transformed and hearts awakened. From the mountaintops of Spain to the riverbanks of Bicol, the journey of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is a living testament to the enduring power of faith—one that crosses oceans, defies time, and continues to unite communities in prayer and devotion.
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