Tag: All Saints Day

It was the first time since the start of the pandemic that cemeteries were open on November 1 for the ancient Christian tradition

The Church encourages parents to dress their children like saints to create a deeper awareness of the lives of holy men and women

The annual tradition that combines Catholic religious rites with the country’s penchant for festivity is popularly called ‘Undas’

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries after a two-year hiatus

The chapel, which will be open until November 9, features a marble relief of Mary, Refuge of Sinners and a replica of Michelangelo’s Pietá

The demand for candles has picked up as authorities relaxed health restrictions and allowed more people to visit their departed

We always know deep within us that our beloved dead are “umalagad,” our loved ones have always served both in life and in death

"In the midst of these trying times ... the only thing that matters, and the real treasure that we have right now, is our faith"

An official tally shows more than 60,000 people have poured into the sprawling Manila North Cemetery over the past few days

The annual two-day tradition of visiting tombs is a major family affair before the pandemic and an occasion for celebrations