Manila’s Quiapo Church has set up a memorial wall for those who succumbed to COVID-19.
Father Douglas Badong, parochial vicar, said the memorial wall placed outside the church allows people to write the names of their departed loved ones.
“We have a memorial wall where people can write the names of those who died during the pandemic,” he told Radio Veritas 846 on Thursday, May 6.
The Manila archdiocese on Wednesday embarked on a three-day prayer marathon. Each day has different intentions related to the health crisis.
On May 8, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of Manila, will lead the clergy in a day of prayer and remembrance for those who have lost their lives to the disease.
The archdiocese will mark the day with a “Mass for the Dead” at the Manila Cathedral at 9:00 a.m.
“We bring together at the altar of the Lord all the tears and sorrows of our people for their loved ones,” said Bishop Pabillo.
“The whole archdiocese will mourn for our dead during this pandemic but with great hope given by the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus,” he said.
He said a memorial wall can also be set up in parishes with the pictures of those who died due to COVID-19.
“This can serve as a reminder to all to always pray for them,” said Bishop Pabillo.
