The red color is a symbol of courage, love, and passion but in Christian tradition, it is also associated with martyrdom.
In the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, the church does not disregard the fact that getting here also took 500 years of suffering for our brothers and sisters in the same belief.
In 2017, The Aid To The Church in Need (ACN) organized the Red Wednesday event in the Philippines to commemorate the persecution of our brothers and sisters because of their faith in Christianity. It also promotes respect among people who express faith in other religions.
On this day, we use our unity to peacefully fight and call for religious freedom so people can freely live their faith without oppression and persecution.
It is remembered that Red Wednesday 2020 was dedicated to our COVID frontliners and those who succumbed to it.
This year of 2022, Red Wednesday falls on November 23, and we are are encouraged to stand up for faith and freedom by wearing red or illuminating their church and significant establishments red.
Be part of this year’s Red Wednesday by celebrating the holy mass through our live mass at 6 PM. Watch the Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Aranzazu turn red as we participate in this event.
“By your perseverance, you will secure your lives.” – Luke 21:19
