SAN RITA -- The Marian Festival held by an elite group of image owners here attracted hundreds of Marian devotees and lay faithful from all across the province.
The Parochial Marian Exhibit of Virgen Delos Remedios Parish organized by Marian enthusiasts in Pampanga’s second district staged a five-day exhibit of antique and newly commissioned Marian images at the parish’s multipurpose building here from October 1 to 5.
The exhibit that was aimed at educating people on the different venerated titles and images of Mary resulted in the patronage of parishioners and schools in the area.
“We had to extend our viewing time to accommodate them,” said Nino Sotto, one of the organizers of the exhibit.
Sotto added that this year’s first ever exhibit was a successful event that their group, the Camderos Ning Parokya Ning Virgen Delos Remedios had organized so far, with more than 20 images participating in the exhibit.
“We are very thankful that collectors and image owners had participated,” Sotto said, adding that most of the images on exhibit are of great value and a couple of which are even antique heirlooms from grand old families in the district.