What does Santo Nino represent?
The Santo Niño de Cebú is a Roman Catholic title of the Child Jesus associated with a religious image of the Christ Child widely venerated as miraculous by Filipino Catholics. It depicts the Child Jesus, with a serene countenance, in the attitude and dress of a Spanish monarch.
What is Santo Nino holding?
The Flemish wooden statue measured about 12 inches tall and was dressed as a Spanish monarch — in a red cape, white inner garments, and carrying a crown, an orb, and a scepter. Various interpretations have been made of the Santo Niño’s regalia.
Is Santo Nino in the Bible?
Well, the name Santo Niño is two Spanish words which means in English translation as Holy Child. The words “Holy Child” can be read in the Bible (Luke 1:35 New American Standard Bible). It refers to Jesus Christ during the early stage of his life. Suffice it to say that he is miraculous.
Why is Sto Nino black?
The Augustinians realized that black was more appealing to Filipinos,” Chua explained. He said island folk believed that a black image was powerful. “For almost 50 years, we venerated a black Sto. Niño,” he said.
What is Santo Nino de Atocha the patron saint of?
El Santo Nino de Atocha is the patron saint of those unjustly imprisoned. He also protects travelers and rescues people in danger. All-knowing Child of Atocha, protector of all men, protection of invalids, divine doctor of any illness.
Is Santo Nino an idol?
Niño is a representation of Jesus who is God. Therefore, the worship of the Sto. Niño is not idolatry.
How old is Santo Nino de Atocha?
Holy Infant of Atocha
| Holy Infant of Atocha Santo Niño de Atocha | |
|---|---|
| Traditional portrayal of Santo Niño de Atocha | |
| Location | Atocha, Spain |
| Date | 13th century |
| Patronage | Spain, Mexico, travelers, protection from danger, those unjustly imprisoned |
Where is Santo Nino de Atocha from?
Spain
A: The Santo Niño de Atocha is a very popular devotional figure in Spain, Mexico and New Mexico. Its origin may be related to Our Lady of Atocha, in Madrid, Spain, mentioned already in the “Cantigas” of King Alphonse the Wise in the 13th century.