Marian Orchard is a pilgrim park built to promote spiritual growth through Marian devotion and upholding various religious activities. Its pristine and modern architecture style make the Marian Orchard alluring to the eyes of everyone. Although the size of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus inside is not suitable for weddings, the wide land area and different structures are worth the visit. Everyone is free to take as many pictures as they want but keeping in mind certain house rules that Marian Orchard is mainly for prayers and meditation.
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Angels Gate
The main vehicle entrance to the park is called the Angels Gate that leads to the parking spaces inside the Marian Orchard.
Two Hearts Promenade
This pathway is the main passages to the different structures inside the Marian Orchard. It connects the Sacred Heart Plaza and the Dome of Mary Mediatrix on each end. In between, Arch of the Two Hearts, the Apostles Row, the Ruins, Plaza Fontana, and the way to the Marian plaza can be found.
The Mary Mediatrix Plaza
The Hall of Petitions and the Hall of Thanksgiving can be found on the way to the Dome of Mary Mediatrix. A wishing well has also become quite popular among visitors.
The Ruins
This is where the Souvenir Shop and Visitor’s Center can be found.
The Sacred Heart Plaza
The Sacred Heart Plaza mainly consists of The Sacred Heart Chapel and The Sacred Heart Tower. The chapel has a fascinating ceiling and the images of Sto. Nino and the Lady of the Holy Rosary can be found on both sides of the exit.
Just beside the chapel, The Sacred Heart Tower is placed. The tower is elevated and beneath it is the structure of St. Magaret Mary Alacoque.
Chimes of Mary
The Chimes of Mary is placed in the Marian Plaza which is currently under construction. These bells, which were imported from the Netherlands last 2015, ring every quarter of an hour from sunrise to sunset.
Garden Steps
These steps have been quite popular for its linear garden that leads to the gardens at the lower grounds of the Marian Orchard.
Rosarium
The Rosarium features a giant rosary in the center and a prayer wall with icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Our Lady of Fatima. A limited-edition tableau collection portraying the 20 mysteries of the Holy Rosary is also displayed.
Via Crucis Garden
This garden has life-sized statues that depict the 14 stations of the cross.
Meditation Garden
The Calvary Hill, which is the 10th station of the cross, and the Lourdes Grotto consists of the Meditation Garden.
Visit the Marian Orchard website for more information.
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Although this is a pilgrimage park, taking photos is not restricted. Various gardens and sceneries make this ideal for your engagement photoshoots. And while you’re there as a couple, giving prayers and meditating are also good bonding moments. Just keep in mind the house rules provided by the park.
For now, let’s browse this engagement photoshoot taken by Cine Verites in the Marian Orchard.
Photos by Cine Verites