Birhen Sang Barangay

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About Birhen Sang Barangay

Ang Grupo para sa Mahal na Birhen ng Barangay

This image of our Blessed Mother and Her Son Jesus Christ was painted by the late Mr. Crisogono A. Domingo, an inmate of Santa Barbara Leprosarium, a mere house painter. He painted this image as an offering to Our Blessed Mother for the BARANGAY SANG BIRHEN ORGANIZATION. This is a catholic action organization mandated in the Philippines.

BIRHEN SA BARANGAY was the title given by Datu Antonio C. Gaston as founder and leader of the “Barangay Sang Birhen” Organization. The idea of the image was born in Cadiz City in 1954. It was painted and finished by the painter just before the liturgical ceremonies.

Before Msgr. Emmanuel Yap, D.D. gave his canonical blessing in October 16, 1954, he wonderfully acclaimed it to be a work of art and inspiration. It the same date as we celebrate the Loyalty Day BSV.

June 12, 1975, the original painting of the image of the Birhen sa Barangay arrived in the Diocese of Tagbilaran for her visitation, she was brought by the Regional Datu of Davao Lkn. Olibo and his companions. From the date of her arrival, the Image visitation, from the Parish to Parish, to the remotest Barrios or Barangay, lasted for almost 6 years and 15 days. The Last Parish visited was Sikatuna. From Sikatuna, she was brought to Jagna, Ilihan Hill Chapel on February 3, 1979 up to January 12, 1981.

On January 14, 1981, the original painting was brought back to Bacolod City for the historical visit of the Holy Father where the image of the Birhen Sa Barangay was personally blessed by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II on February 20, 1981, Bishop’s Palace, Bacolod City.