As part of the yearlong tercentennial commemoration of the Santa Mónica Parish in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, many parishioners gathered March 3 at a site believed to be the location of the old church of Sarrat to pray for the dead and seek healing of memories. Historical documents, terrain studies and historians suggest that the present-day […] The post Sarrat parishioners pray for ‘healing’ at old historic town site appeared first on Interaksyon.
On March 3, 2025, Sarrat parishioners gathered at the Nagrebcan Archeological Site, believed to be the location of the old Sarrat church, to commemorate the Santa Mónica Parish's tercentennial and pray for the dead and healing of memories. The site is significant due to the Sarrat Revolt of 1815, which led to the town's destruction and relocation. The prayer gathering aimed to honor ancestors and atone for past transgressions related to the violent events.
