Testimonies of the Socio-Cultural and Historical Facts of Nuestra Senora De Las Angustias

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to determine the socio-cultural and historical facts of the devotees of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias about the establishment of Inorogan Shrine and its implications to various aspects of human life. It also seeks to understand the historiography of Inorogan Shrine and the socio-cultural and historical realities of their devotion to NuestraSeñora de las Angustias in the promotion of strong family and social relations, spirit of oneness in the community, peaceful community, educational achievement, religious tourism and culture, religious moral personality, economic growth, and political stability.

METHODS

A qualitative historical research was employed in the collection and analysis of data utilizing variety of strategies, such as exploratory interview, documentary, informal group discussions and content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the historiography of the establishment of the holy shrine from the different key informants are interconnected.

RESULTS

It was also discovered that the devotion to Nuestra Señora de las Angustias has led to the establishment of strong family and social relations, spirit of oneness in the community, peaceful community, educational achievement, religious tourism and culture, religious moral personality, economic growth, and political stability. The people's devotion influences institutions of society that help shape behaviors and relationships, especially, the family and the school, institutionalized religious activities encourage individuals and organizations to renew their commitment to the society while the practice of religion and the exercise of devotion is a powerful antidote to many of our pressing social ills in the countryside. The study is deemed to have so much effect on society and culture, religion and ethics, economics and politics.

DISCUSSIONS

The historiography of Inorogan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias is already a common knowledge to the people of Iriga City and of the adjacent localities. The socio-historical realities of Inorogan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias are very evident among individuals, families and communities and have influenced religion, education, economy and the government. Inorogan, also serves to bind people together especially in times of crisis and confusion. Though sometimes dysfunctions occur, religious institutions have that powerful mechanism to address religious conflict, through their prayer warriors.