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Inside a Church Sanctuary in Vigan, Ilocos Sur (#5564)
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by Chris Gregerson
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Available format: 6 megapixel (3072 x 2048 total resolution)
picture date: 2004-12-26 (email to request a print)
picture date: 2004-12-26 (email to request a print)
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This shows the altar and the pews inside the church. The altar is topped with the sign "Apo Caridad, be our advocate". Apo means God and Caridad means charity. Catholicism abounds here in the Philippines.
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Mark Toronto -- 2007-09-03
Your translation of the word "apo" is not entirely correct. "Apo" in Ilocano is a form of address given to a person (male or female) deserving of respect. For example, I am a priest and my name is Mark. In the English speaking world, I would be addressed Father Mark. In the Ilocano language, I would be called "Apo Mark." In a similar manner, the words "Apo Caridad" above the altar does not mean "God Charity," but rather refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, under her title "Our Lady of Charity." In this case, "our lady" is translated "apo"
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