What is the story of Santo Niño de Cebu?
It is the oldest Christian artifact in the Philippines, originally a gift from explorer Ferdinand Magellan to Rajah Humabon (baptized as Carlos) and his wife and chief consort, Reyna Humamay (baptized as Juana) on account of their Christian baptism in 1521.
Why is Santo Niño important?
The country’s oldest Catholic icon, the Santo Niño, is known for His miracles and people’s devotions that transcend religions. In the words of Pope Francis, the Holy Child is the Protector of the Philippines for half a millennium thus His significance both in our history and culture.
How is Santo Niño celebrated?
The festival began with a rosary, novena, Mass, and then the centuries-old tradition of the Sinulog — the dance for Santo Niño performed by the Sinulog queens wearing traditional Filipino garb, who represent Queen Juana and dance with the replica of Santo Niño in their arms.
Who found Sto Nino de Cebu?
Nino de Cebu, a statue depicting the Child Jesus, was found in 1565 by Spanish explorers led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The image is the same statue given by Ferdinand Magellan to the wife of Rajah Humabon as a gift over forty years after Humabon’s baptism to Christianity.
Why are Filipinos devoted to Sto. Niño?
The devotion to the Santo Niño in the Philippines flourished spontaneously when the Spaniards led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi promoted it in 1565. After they captured Cebu on 28 April 1565, the Spaniards discovered the image believed to be the one presented by Magellan in Cebu 44 years earlier.
What is the moral lesson of Santo Niño of Cebu?
Spiritual dependence requires true faith and a healthy fear of God. The absence of dependence is shown when a man has no more time for God because work and money have taken His place. Also, when he believes that he can do everything all by himself without recognizing God’s role in his success.
Where was Sto. Niño found?
It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi.
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Basilica del Santo Niño.
| Minor Basilica of the Holy Child | |
|---|---|
| Groundbreaking | 1735 |
| Completed | 1739–1740 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
What are the reasons why Filipinos have a deep devotion to the Sto. Niño?
Niño image had moved Queen Juana. Not without some reason, devotion to the Sto. Niño has intensified from generation to generation. This is the attraction we see inherent in the characteristics of a child – innocence and eternal sinlessness, purity, its simplicity, humble littleness and trusting confidence.
What is the devotion to the Santo Niño?
STO. Niño Devotion is a powerful symbol of conviction recognized the touch of the powerful hand of the Little Infant Child. Stories of faith continue to be told far and wide and serve as a testimony to the power of faith.