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The Pilgrim Images of Saint Pedro Calungsod under the care of Mga Kaibigan ni San Pedro Calungsod

 


Under the dedicated care of Mga Kaibigan ni San Pedro Calungsod, the devotion to our beloved young saint is nurtured through four pilgrim images across the Philippines. These include the Original in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, the Official Replica in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, the Devotional image in Brgy. Sampalucan, Bongabon, another Replica in Arayat, Pampanga, and there's more upcoming image for Bulacan and Cabanatuan. These images journey to different communities, chapels, and parishes, promoting, propagating, and preserving devotion to the second Filipino saint. Through these pilgrimages, the faithful are inspired to reflect on Saint Pedro Calungsod’s courage, faith, and missionary spirit, with the hope that this devotion will continue to grow nationwide.

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