Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Cruceiro
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Cruceiro Marker
Inscription.
Cruceiro. . The Cruceiro or wayside stone across is an expression of a truly popular devotion of the Christian in the autonomous region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is a symbol of divine protection and place of prayer. It guides the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Site of the remains of the Santiago Apostol (Saint James the Apostle), patron saint of Galicia, Spain. The Cruceiro is believed to protect its surrounding area, sanctify the roads leading to and coming from it, and serve as a peaceful point of gatherings associated with Religious events, like processions or pilgrimages., The Cruceiro is the first in Asia, a donation to the proud capital of the Philippines, the city of Manila, during the administration of Mayor Jose L. Atienza Jr., by the president of Centro Gallego de Filipinas, on the occasion of the 431st araw ng Maynila Celebration, this 23rd of June 2002.
The Cruceiro or wayside stone across is an expression of a truly popular devotion of the Christian in the autonomous region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is a symbol of divine protection and place of prayer. It guides the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Site of the remains of the Santiago Apostol (Saint James the Apostle), patron saint of Galicia, Spain. The Cruceiro is believed to protect its surrounding area, sanctify the roads leading to and coming from it, and serve as a peaceful point of gatherings associated with Religious events, like processions or pilgrimages.
The Cruceiro is the first in Asia, a donation to the proud capital of the Philippines, the city of Manila, during the administration of Mayor Jose L. Atienza Jr., by the president of Centro Gallego de Filipinas, on the occasion of the 431st araw ng Maynila Celebration, this 23rd of June 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 2002.
Location. 14° 35.64′ N, 120° 58.51′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Magallanes Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santo Domingo Church and Convent (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,271 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
