The Virgin of Manaoag has an amiable, radiant expression. Her countenance inspires love, adoration and awe. She exudes beauty beyond description. She is patroness of the sick, protectress of the helpless, benefactress of the needy. Her miracles are numerous and are not only part of the past but continue to adorn the present. Hence so strong is the devotion her devotees have for her that wherever they may find themselves they do not fail to visit her to ask that Masses be said for them at her shrine or that candles be lighted on their behalf before her. Some send flowers to decorate her throne and others even prepare a cloak for her wear. Thousands continue to flock every year. Huge crowds attended the day the image was canonically crowned by the Papal Nuncio in April 21, 1926. So also during the silver jubilee celebrations in 1951. From the Solemn Novena in honor of Our Lady of Manaoag published by the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag, Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippine
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