Received mostly by students of all colors of Our Lady of Fatima University and some devotees, the International Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue was transported from Fatima, Portugal to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Brgy. Marulas, October 1, 2013. In honor of the Virgin, series of masses and vigils will be held in the three-day stay of the image before it will be transferred to Tarlac.

Upon receipt, Maritime students of Our Lady of Fatima University carry the image to the shrine, resembling a short procession along Fatima Avenue, Brgy. Marulas.

People of all ages stride along the procession to witness the transferal of the Holy image.

People of all ages stride along the procession to witness the transferal of the Holy image.

Reaching the shrine, the image was greeted by a shower of fresh pink rose petals.

A devotee reaches out to the image, a natural response of asking for grace.

Escorts march past the image after having it delivered to the altar.

Received mostly by students of all colors of Our Lady of Fatima University and some devotees, the International Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue was transported from Fatima, Portugal to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Brgy. Marulas, October 1, 2013. In honor of the Virgin, series of masses and vigils will be held in the three-day stay of the image before it will be transferred to Tarlac.

Received mostly by students of all colors of Our Lady of Fatima University and some devotees, the International Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue was transported from Fatima, Portugal to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Brgy. Marulas, October 1, 2013. In honor of the Virgin, series of masses and vigils will be held in the three-day stay of the image before it will be transferred to Tarlac.