The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño is one of the most visited churches in Cebu. The church gets regular attendance from devotees who live as far as Sogod in the North and Samboan in the South.
Due to the huge number of churchgoes especially on Sundays, masses are usually held outside – the Pilgrim Center. I’m not sure how much the capacity of the center is. But I’m pretty positive that it’s more than three thousand.
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Here are some photos of regular attendance during Sunday night masses at the Basilica.
Wow!
In line for the communion
No space!
Imagine how this place would look like in January.
After the mass. People waiting for the 7:00 PM mass.
Next Mass: 7:00 PM
Church facade
Near the church convent
The courtyard
Praying to the Niño.
The fountain.
Jesus Christ.
Main altar.
What a crowd! I’ve never seen a church with such a huge devotees. Bless them!
I was once a regular mass attendee at the Basilica and it was Y2K was my last-never had seen such a huge crowd in my life then, on a regular Sunday mass. what amazing sight!-the church renos and a deluge of devotees. what are these 2 overhang bridges (or just extended places for worships) as well?
I really appreciate your article. Thanks. Gives a wonderful insight into Cebu and its culture.
I really apprecitae your article. Thanks. Gives an insight into Cebu and its culture.
Im touch by the number of the crowds,
Have Mercy on Us, Sr. Sto. Nino and
give PEACE to the people in the whole world.
AMEN…
i miss going church.. the lastime i was hir it was year 2003 pato sya, before i left Sugbo! Kaya pit senyor kaninyong tanan
These pictures are really great.
my hubby i and visit the church and the museum of sto. NiÑo, i pray and make a wish believe it or not guys its granted and happy, thats why i promise to my self that i’ll visit that place again
nice places,,thanks for your blog,,
i love Sr. Sto Niño,,,
Viva Pit Senyor Sto. Niño! We love you…
cool pictures! i never knew how photogenic the basilica could be, especially at night
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THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GRACES THAT YOU HAVE POURED UPON US SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO. Proud to be CEBUANO DUDE! AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH SANTO NIÑO FOR ALWAYS PROTECTING OUR BELOVED ISLAND OF CEBU…..