September 8

The Philippines is often described as “Un pueblo amante de Maria” (a people in love with Mary) and this is nowhere more apparent than last September 8, 2024, when different programs were held to celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Cebu Archdiocese.

Every parish celebrates this feast with novenas and a traditional way of showering flowers on the statue with a special hymn “Devache Maie” (Hymn to Mother Mary in Konkani language).