Over 30,000 attend Simbang Gabi in Dubai with Cardinal Tagle leading mass
For Filipinos in UAE, Simbang Gabi is both a spiritual tradition and a reminder of home
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Cardinal Tagle’s visit highlights the spiritual and cultural significance of Simbang Gabi for Filipinos.
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The Filipino community in the UAE gathers to prepare for Christmas, united in prayer and joy.
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Faithful fill St. Mary’s Church for the second evening of Simbang Gabi in Dubai.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presides over the Mass..
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Cardinal Tagle’s presence has added deeper significance to the celebration.
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Simbang Gabi began late in the 1600 during the Spanish era.
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St Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubai sees between 30,000 and 35,000 attendees, majority of whom are Filipinos, every night during Simbang Gabi.
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‘Simbang Gabi’ (Filipino for Night Masses) is one of the most awaited gatherings of Catholics every year.
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Cardinal Tagle’s presence has added deeper significance to the celebration, drawing large congregations eager to see a familiar pastoral figure who represents both faith and Filipino identity on the global Catholic stage.
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A vibrant expression of Filipino faith and community during the cherished Christmas tradition.
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