Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Magellan's Cross



Magellan's Cross, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Sharing with you a part of my world.

This is Magellan's cross, planted in Cebu by Ferdinand Magellan on his arrival in 1521. This signifies the entry of Catholicism in the country as the Spaniards are credited for making the Philippines a predominantly Catholic country. The mural depicts the events of that time.

Taken November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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8 comments:

  1. Bradley HsiFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Very nicely photographed, very good composition. Thank you for an informative history too.

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  2. agent112778February 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    pupunta din kami jan...yehey

    great pix too

    my entry is here

    Great day Wednesday folks :)
    Thanx for the Visit :)

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  3. LeneFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    This is really beautiful - lots og fantastic detials :)

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  4. ♥ Pernill@February 5, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    Absolutely lovely pictures.
    Nice interpitation of the letter C.
    The colours are so beautiful
    Greetings from Sweden.

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  5. NevaFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    A very beautiful cross.....did not know that about Catholicism...

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Excellent photo, and intriguing subject - that's quite some mural!

    Oh behalf of the team, thank you for taking part in ABC Wednesday!

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  7. CarolFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful photo...love the perspective...

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  8. OmanFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    i have seen that cross and the church too. it really appears bigger in photos.

    let me share my white water rafting adventure to you here

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