Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Rosario
Formerly known as Salinas, the town of Rosario is named after it's patroness, the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Unlike other parishes in the province, this church features a lower ceiling and newer features since the town of Rosario is quite young in age.
Once a barrio or a baranggay of San Francisco de Malabon (now General Trias), the town of Rosario was formerly known as Salinas-Marsella, named for its salt industry during the Spanish colonial era. Sal is the Spanish word for salt while Mar pertains to the sea in which the town is in close proximity with. Before the end of the Spaniard regime on the islands, the town was later named Rosario to give reverence to it's town patroness which is also known as Virgen del Rosario de Caracol.
The term caracol on the other hand (or karakol in Tagalog) which is a Spanish word for snail, is a prayer-dance ritual by Filipino Catholics which is still in practice during town fiestas in Rosario and other nearby towns.
The term caracol on the other hand (or karakol in Tagalog) which is a Spanish word for snail, is a prayer-dance ritual by Filipino Catholics which is still in practice during town fiestas in Rosario and other nearby towns.
Nice place of worship. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nancy, Happy Tuesday!
DeleteIt is nice to see a newer church sometimes, and that one looks lovely. Very interesting history of the town as well :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Margaret. This looks quite different than the usual antique churches in our province. I'm glad you like it!
DeleteThis lovely young church is beautiful now SQ and I think it will get more beautiful with age 💙
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree Grace. Churches look better and better as it ages :)
DeleteLovely photo ~ beautiful church ~ are you not in 'stay at home' mode? ????
ReplyDeleteBe Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
PS ~ Zoe 'on the mend' gratefully ^_^
Thank you so much! Oh Yes I am Carol :) Just an old photo I posted from 5 years ago also during the Holy Week.
DeleteThank you so much for giving me an update of Zoe. I'm continuously praying for her full recovery :)
Pretty church and interesting story. The occupants of the church seem to be practicing social distancing. I guess the ends of the pews are most in demand. Stay well!
ReplyDeleteHello Kenneth, so happy to see you here on my blog. This photo was taken years ago in the same season of Lent, but your attention to detail is very good! It does look like everyone there was on a distance, I guess most of them wanted to pray alone. Please stay safe my friend!
DeleteA beautiful church, very nice to see.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, SQ.
Thank you so much my friend Bill. Sending you hugs and prayers, be safe!
DeleteBeautiful Picture of the Church.It do not matter if the images are old..Sometimes i Wonder we are so busy we always have to have something fresh and New..i like old photoes and I like you
ReplyDeleteStay healthy eat good watch good Movies and continue carry on but be careful :)))
That is very sweet of you Anita, your words made me happy from within. I do agree that old photos deserve to be shared and seen as well, just as new and fresh photos. And I think now that I am locked down on my house is a good time to bring them out.
DeletePlease stay safe especially on your work being a frontliner in these times. Thank you very much for your service. An dyes, a lot of good movies I watched lately :)
I'm sorry you won't be able to visit this beautiful space during holy week. I can see how peaceful it would be. Sending you all good wishes during this time. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanie! Greetings of Maundy Thursday morning in the Philippines. I wish you best of health and beautiful peace just like this calm yet strong church of Rosario :)
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