"Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Paz y del Buen Viaje), also known as the Virgin of Antipolo (Filipino: Birhen ng Antipolo)", is a 17th-century Roman Catholic wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. The image in its form of Black Madonna represents the Immaculate Conception, and is enshrined at Antipolo Cathedral in Antipolo City.
The image was brought to the country by Governor-General Juan Niño de Tabora from Mexico via the galleon El Almirante in 1626. His safe voyage across the Pacific Ocean was attributed to the image, which was given the title of "Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage". It was substantiated later by six other successful voyages of the Manila-Acapulco Galleons with the image aboard as its patroness.
The statue is one of the most celebrated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Philippines, gaining devotees since the mid-19th century, having been mentioned by Jose Rizal in his writings. From May to July each year, the image attracts millions of devotees from all over the country and abroad. Pope Pius XI authorized her Canonical coronation on 13 June 1925, which occurred on 26 November 1926. The Blessed Virgin assures that we will be safe in any voyage, any journey, any pilgrimage or trip for as long as the way is Jesus, also the truth and life..."
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Location: Inside the Antipolo Cathedral Compound Dela Paz St., (Upper) Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
Coordinates: 14.587632, 121.176625 (14°35'15.5"N 121°10'35.9"E)
Website: www.antipolochurch.com | (02) 571 7347
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