20/08/2026
BRIEF HISTORY OF CRUZADA NING VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS AND STO. CRISTO DEL PERDON
In the historic province of Pampanga, known for its colorful yet vital role in the history of the Philippines and its nationhood, the Capampangans took pride of their beloved Patroness that saved the province from Communism and became the cause of unity - Virgen de Los Remedios, the Indu (Mother) of Capampangans.
Since the inception of the Crusade led by the late Bishop Cesar Ma. Guerrero, the Virgin had shaped and changed the course of history in Pampanga and the Kapampangans in turn loved their beloved Indu so much through their strong devotion to her that persists to this day.
To remedy the surging tide of the social unrest in the province, Bishop Guerrero founded the Crusade of Charity and Goodwill in 1952 in the Rectory of San Guillermo Parish, Bacolor, Pampanga. The Crusade would take a gigantic task of charity which would changed Pampanga for the better.
The Cruzada's committee appointed seven women of charity called Damas de Caridad who are reputed for their charity and goodwill were selected from the Cream of Pampanga. The Damas de Caridad took charge of collecting “Lamac” (offeringsin kind for the poor). The “lamac” awakened the generosity of the Capampangans such that even the poor shared the little blessings that they have. Seven, a sumbolic number, was chosen by the Bishop to signify the seven sorrows of the Blesed Virgin. The crusade was placed under the Patronage of Our Lady of Remedies.
Due to the success of the first round of the Crusade, on November 23, 1954, a new decree of the Crusade was issued that the crusade will be renamed to "Crusade of Penance and Charity." The image of the Santo Cristo del Perdon was added to accompany the procession to inspire repentance of sins and renewal of life among the people. Seven Caballeros de Cristo were appointed. Processions of the Crusade were accompanied by seven symbolical lanterns. The Caballeros de Cristo took turns in carrying the image of the Crucified Christ. Number seven was again chosen by the Bishop to signify the seven Archangels who adore the Triune God.
Reference: Pintakasi blogspot
CTTO.
BRIEF HISTORY OF CRUZADA NING VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS AND STO. CRISTO DEL PERDON
In the historic province of Pampanga, known for its colorful yet vital role in the history of the Philippines and its nationhood, the Capampangans took pride of their beloved Patroness that saved the province from Communism and became the cause of unity - Virgen de Los Remedios, the Indu (Mother) of Capampangans.
Since the inception of the Crusade led by the late Bishop Cesar Ma. Guerrero, the Virgin had shaped and changed the course of history in Pampanga and the Kapampangans in turn loved their beloved Indu so much through their strong devotion to her that persists to this day.
To remedy the surging tide of the social unrest in the province, Bishop Guerrero founded the Crusade of Charity and Goodwill in 1952 in the Rectory of San Guillermo Parish, Bacolor, Pampanga. The Crusade would take a gigantic task of charity which would changed Pampanga for the better.
The Cruzada's committee appointed seven women of charity called Damas de Caridad who are reputed for their charity and goodwill were selected from the Cream of Pampanga. The Damas de Caridad took charge of collecting “Lamac” (offeringsin kind for the poor). The “lamac” awakened the generosity of the Capampangans such that even the poor shared the little blessings that they have. Seven, a sumbolic number, was chosen by the Bishop to signify the seven sorrows of the Blesed Virgin. The crusade was placed under the Patronage of Our Lady of Remedies.
Due to the success of the first round of the Crusade, on November 23, 1954, a new decree of the Crusade was issued that the crusade will be renamed to "Crusade of Penance and Charity." The image of the Santo Cristo del Perdon was added to accompany the procession to inspire repentance of sins and renewal of life among the people. Seven Caballeros de Cristo were appointed. Processions of the Crusade were accompanied by seven symbolical lanterns. The Caballeros de Cristo took turns in carrying the image of the Crucified Christ. Number seven was again chosen by the Bishop to signify the seven Archangels who adore the Triune God.
Reference: Pintakasi blogspot
CTTO.
