My mom told me that one of the proof you can have that you've been to Cebu is have a picture at Magellan's Cross. On our first day on Cebu, after eating lunch, freshen up and rested awhile in our hotel, we headed to the monument. We took a taxi because were not exactly sure where it is.
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| Outside Magellan's Cross -- this is my brother |
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The Cross of Magellan
From time immemorial this spot has been set aside to commemorate the erection of a cross. When King Humabon of Cebu and his Queen, Sons and Daughters, together with some 800 of their subjects were baptized by Father Pedro Valderrama. This hallowed site was improved in 1723 by Rev. Juan Albarran, prior to San Agustin and in 1834 by Rt. Rev Santos Gomez Maraňon, Bishop of Cebu. The image of the Sto. Niňo found by the expedition of Legaspi in a House near the present side of the Cathedral of Cebu is venerated by the faithful in the nearby church of San Agustin.
From time immemorial this spot has been set aside to commemorate the erection of a cross. When King Humabon of Cebu and his Queen, Sons and Daughters, together with some 800 of their subjects were baptized by Father Pedro Valderrama. This hallowed site was improved in 1723 by Rev. Juan Albarran, prior to San Agustin and in 1834 by Rt. Rev Santos Gomez Maraňon, Bishop of Cebu. The image of the Sto. Niňo found by the expedition of Legaspi in a House near the present side of the Cathedral of Cebu is venerated by the faithful in the nearby church of San Agustin.
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| Magellan's Cross |
Magellan's Cross
This cross of Tindalo Wood Encases the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan on this very site April 21, 1521
After some picture taking, we walked around the park and the church beside it. I couldn't take some shots because some beggars and standing by the street and they might snatch the camera.
This cross of Tindalo Wood Encases the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan on this very site April 21, 1521
The paintings on the ceiling of the monument
When we arrived there, we saw some old ladies and a group of tourist having some kind of "novena" --- it's kinda like a series of prayer in one session.
Outside the monument, was a small park with trees and across the street is the Municipality of Cebu.
After some picture taking, we walked around the park and the church beside it. I couldn't take some shots because some beggars and standing by the street and they might snatch the camera.
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