Marian Image in Dauis Church Crowned by Papal Nuncio, A First in Bohol
On August 15, a historic event in the history of the Dauis Church happened– Catholic devotees in Bohol witnessed the first canonical coronation in the entire Bohol province.
The canonical coronation was set at 9 in the morning, as the old miraculous Marian image of the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is given the highest recognition, following the petition granted by Pope Francis. The Vatican has approved the said Marian image to be canonically crowned seven months after a request was made by church officials and Bishop Alberto Uy of Tagbilaran in July 2021.
A canonical coronation is an act bestowed by the Pope to crown an image, recognizing its significance in bringing honor as an image of Christ. Usually, this is done by the Pope’s representing proxy through the apostolic nuncio to the country.
The canonical crowning of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion was revered by the Most Reverend Charles John Brown, who has served as the papal nuncio since 2012.
The petition for coronation was sent in 2021 and accepted by the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments. It is the dicastery responsible for upholding the Church’s discipline when it comes to the sacraments.
The Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, commonly known as “The Our Lady of the Assumption,” is the Mother and Patroness of the town of Dauis in Bohol. It is the most popular Marian image in the province, known for the miracles associated with the image through the years.
The image of the Our Lady of the Assumption is seen with her hands in prayer form or contemplation, different from the usual Assumption image. The face has a pensive beauty and looks solemn.
There is no record of where the image came from and who created it. But the miracle was believed to have started when a lady from Dalaguete, Cebu, asked a boatman to help her go to Mariveles, the old name of Dauis.
At first, the man was hesitant due…
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