MANILA, Philippines – Several Christian churches, monuments, and buildings across the Philippines lit up in red on Wednesday, November 27, to take a stand against religious persecution.
The annual observance of Red Wednesday honors persecuted Christians worldwide. It began in 2016, initiated by the papal charity Aid to the Church in Need.
In Rappler’s faith chat room, community members shared photos of Red Wednesday activities across the Philippines. Here are the best photos submitted to Rappler:
San Roque Cathedral Parish or Caloocan Cathedral in Caloocan City. Photo by Deus AlbertFormer senator Leila de Lima attended the observance of Red Wednesday at San Roque Cathedral Parish in Caloocan City. Photo by Deus AlbertKalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David during the observance of Red Wednesday at San Roque Cathedral Parish in Caloocan City. Photo by Deus AlbertDiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria in Silang, Cavite. Photo courtesy of CREARE MPKDiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria in Silang, Cavite. Photo courtesy of CREARE MPKDiocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz in Tanza, Cavite. Photo by Cedrick TorresBarásoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. Photo by Fr Franz DizonMost Holy Trinity Parish in Barangay Balic-Balic, Sampaloc, Manila. Photo courtesy of SOCCOM MHTPMost Holy Trinity Parish in Barangay Balic-Balic, Sampaloc, Manila. Photo courtesy of SOCCOM MHTPMetropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration in Palo, Leyte. Photo courtesy of OLTP SOCCOMSan Beda University in Manila. Photo by Nate Soriano/The BedanSan Beda University in Manila. Photo by Nate SorianoSan Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Photo courtesy of Andrew Altajeros
Got photos of religious celebrations in your community? Share them with us in the faith chat room of the Rappler Communities app. – Laurice Angeles/Rappler.com
