On the first day, the image of the Virgin, a copy of the Madonna in Peñafrancia, Spain, is brought from its shrine to the Naga Cathedral where the novena is held. On the last day, the image is returned to her shrine following the Naga River route. ... On her feast day, pilgrims gather at her shrine to pay her homage for favors received. ... Today, the Peñafrancia Basilica and National Shrine at Balatas, Naga City , is the "Home- and permanent residence of the venerable original Image of the Lady of Peñafrancia, and the Divino Rostro, which were previously kept in the...

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