San Miguel Arcángel / St. Michael, the Archangel is the patron saint of the Dominican armed forces. He is the Captain of the Celestial Legions. Combating the devil he leads the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. Celebrated in the Santo Domingo town of San Miguel each year on the […]
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San Miguel Festival 9-29-2012
Today is the Festival de Arcángel San Miguel/ St. Michael, the Archangel. San Miguel is the patron saint of the Dominican armed forces. He is the Captain of the Celestial Legions. Combating the devil he leads the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. Celebrated in the Santo Domingo town of […]
Lady of Mercedes Day 9-2012
September/ Septiembre 24 is Our Lady of Mercedes Day/ Día de las Mercedes. This holy day the faithful will make their trek to La Vega. Here, about 8 miles from the center of town, is located The Holy Hill/ El Santo Cerro. The hill top shrine build to honor this important patron saint. Since this […]
Altagracia Day 2012
Doctor Joaquin Antonio Balaguer Ricardo, a past president of Dominican Republic, declared that January 21st would be a National holiday to celebrate the Patron Saint of the country. She has many different names such as the Virgen de la Altagracia/ Virgin of the Highest Grace, Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, Patrona de La República Dominicana, […]
