Manaoag Church: Pangasinan

Our visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag is part of our trip to the Hundred Islands National Park. After a day of island hopping and spending the night at islands, we decided to maximize our trip, at 8:00AM, the next morning, we drove to Manaoag, Pangasinan before heading to my Dad's birthplace in Basista.

Manaoag is famous for its miracles. It is frequented by devotees of the Nuestra Senora del Rosario de Manaoag which is enshrined on their famous church.

Facade of the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag

Ceiling details

On the altar, the Nuestra Senora del Rosario de Manaoag is enshrined.
Devotees get to wipe their handkerchiefs to the ivory image
through a window behind where the image is encased.

A Sto. Nino, encased in glass.

It took us approximately 2 - 3 hours before reaching the church. At exactly 10:00AM we arrived in Manaoag, just in time to hear the mass.  A lot of devotees are there, some in the candle lighting area, while some are lined-up to have their handkerchiefs touch the ivory image.

Since it's just two hours before lunch I still have enough time to survey the area and check the church's architecture. Prewar architecture never fails to impress me. 

Instead of the usual Capiz shells, this window is decorated
with square glasses with an assortment of colors

A corner of the church

Window details

On the eastern side of the church, a religious center can be found.  An assortment of memorabilia and souvenirs can be found inside this area. Statues, replicas, rosaries, prayer-books  librettos, even holy water can be purchased here for a reasonable price.

We are all tired, but still able to strike a pose.

Magnets, pendants, and librettos can be purchased at a reasonable price

Shelf filled with religious statues, candles, and wine

A lot of items can be bought inside Religious Center. On the other hand, at the easternmost part outside the church, a frenzy of stalls that also sells a gamut of religious items can be found. They even sell bracelets with free name engraving as well.

BRESLET  FOR  SALE!!!

What's better than a "Breslet"?! A "Breslet" with a free name, of course!
(It's a good marketing strategy. Sometimes you have to think outside the box!)