Churches – Catholics Striving for Holiness (OLD)

SHRINE OF THE VIRGIN OF THE OAK (VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA) IN ARTZINIEGA, SPAIN.

SHRINE OF THE VIRGIN OF THE OAK (VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA) IN ARTZINIEGA, SPAIN. The Shrine of the Virgin of the Oak is a temple which is built over a pre-Roman (4th-5th c. A.D.) occupation, as confirmed by the discoveries made at the archaeological site and excavations inside the Sanctuary, during the second half…

MAIN ALTARPIECE OF THE SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA (ARTZINIEGA, ALAVA, SPAIN).

MAIN ALTARPIECE SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DE LA ENCINA (ARTZINIEGA, ALAVA, SPAIN). Went to a pilgrimage today to ask Our Lady of the Assumption for many intentions, including yours, and thank her as well for all the blessings received from God through her loving maternal intercession. I was quite impressed with the Main altar piece…

CATHEDRAL OF SANTIAGO (ST. JAMES) IN BILBAO, SPAIN.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. JAMES (BILBAO, SPAIN). Visited a few days ago the historical center of Bilbao and thought of sharing to you some pictures I took. God bless! Fr. Rolly A.