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Timeline of the History of the Devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia

  • Writer: Bicolmail Web Admin
    Bicolmail Web Admin
  • Aug 30
  • 1 min read

1434: Simon Vela arrived in San Martin de Castañar. Here, he encountered a coal merchant from Peña de Francia, whom he decided to follow.


It was on May 14, 1435 that Simon Vela found the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was accompanied by 4 men who had ailments at the time. Upon retrieving the said image, all men, including Simon, were healed.


Pagsungko ni Ina simultaneously observed throughout the Archdiocese. The image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, in procession, from the Partido State University Caramoan Campus to the Caramoan Community College last August 14. (Photo by: Mark Angelo Cordis)
Pagsungko ni Ina simultaneously observed throughout the Archdiocese. The image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, in procession, from the Partido State University Caramoan Campus to the Caramoan Community College last August 14. (Photo by: Mark Angelo Cordis)

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