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| Flores de Mayo, imparted by the old to the young. This tradition started with the proclamation of the dogma of the Inmaculada Concepcion (Immaculate Concepcion), in 1854, and grew in strength after the 1867 publication of the devotional "Flores de Maria", also known by its long title, "Mariquit na Bulaklak na sa Pagni-nilay-nilay sa Buong Buwan nang Mayo ay Inihahandog nang mga Deboto kay Maria Santisima". |
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| This devotion took deep root in Marinduque as it was during those years when piratical attacks were rampant here. Stories persisted on how the townspeople were saved by the Inmaculada's miraculous apparition that drove the raiders cowering away in fear and trembling. |
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| The flock's veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the mother of Jesus Christ grew in importance over time, further encouraged by the church. Eventually, many titles, feasts and venerative practices also grew and became part of the tradition of Roman Catholics. |
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| This image of the Blessed Virgin Mary was among those that joined the Marian procession in Mogpog last night. |
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| Mother Mary clothed in white garment over which she wore another garment of azure blue. |
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| The procession with ladies in jeans. |
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| Devotees mill around the images in front of the Mogpog church, the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church. |
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| More images of the Blessed Mother featured in the procession in Mogpog... |
According to a more recent article published in the official paper of the Diocese of Boac, it was on February 9, 1825, when residents of Mogpog petitioned the national government in Manila for its establishment as an independent town and a separate curacy or parish from the mother church in Boac. Rev. Father Dionisio Santiago was appointed Parish Priest of Mogpog on December 1, 1855, read http://dioceseofboac.org/?p=1506
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| Praises of Mary grew with the growth of the Christian community, but the veneration and devotion to Mary as recorded were evident even during the time of the Apostles. Among the names or titles of images venerated in Mogpog and the recamadera, trusteeships/caretakers of the images are Bambini Maria (Dr. Rey Menorca), Birhen ng Lourdes (Tessie Marte), Mater Dolorosa (Caridad Ligeralde), Mater Dolorosa (Erlinda Nunez), Birhen ng Fatima (Edna Go/Dia Santos), Birhen ng Antipolo (Crisanta Olano), Birhen ng Flores (Rustica Lavarez), Birhen ng Flores (Brgy. Villa Mendez), Birhen ng Flores (Fe Mandalihan), Birhen ng Flores (Brgy. Nangka 1), Birhen ng Czestochowa (Brenda Paras), Ina ng Laging Saklolo (Raquel Maano), Immaculate Heart of Mary (Marissa Francisco), La Asuncion (Brgy, Capt. Efren Jardeleza), Birhen de los Remedios (Aurita Ditan), Birhen ng Candelaria (Dr. Rey Menorca), Sto. Rosario (Rustica Lavarez), Sto. Rosario (Emy Labatete), Birhen ng Biglang Awa (Brg. Candahon), Birhen ng Biglang Awa (Tony Mercene), Birhen ng Biglang Awa (Brenda Vizarra), Birhen ng Medalla Milarosa (Ruel Mataya), Rirhen ng Medalla Milagrosa (Mena Liwanagan), Birhen ng Flores de Mayo (Edna Roan). |
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| Birhen ng Fatima in above photo. |
