The Social Functions of Porta Mariae as a Religious Monumental Architecture

This paper explores the multifunctional roles of the Porta Mariae, a neoclassical arch built in Naga City, Philippines, in 2010 to mark 300 years of devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Beyond its devotional purpose, the monument serves as a civic landmark, cultural symbol, and political project. Us...

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Main Author: Diaz, Manuel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2026
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2026, Volume: 28, Pages: 25-50
Further subjects:B Porta Mariae
B Social Functions
B Sacred Space
B Urban Identity
B Collective Memory
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