By Boy Ryan B. Zabal
The Cardinal Sin monument made of bronze which is bigger than Jaime Cardinal Sin’s life size body. It is located in the town plaza facing the Roman Catholic Church, Pob., New Washington.
The unveiling and blessing of the Cardinal Jaime Sin monument in his hometown of New Washington, Aklan is set on August 31, 2007.
Juan P. Dayang, president of the Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc (PAPI), confirmed the monumental tribute that coincides with the late Cardinal Sin’s birthday.
Early in July 2007, the contractors commissioned by Ambassador Antonio Cabangon Chua started the construction of the foundation, the 13-feet bronze statue named after Cardinal Sin in New Washington public plaza, Poblacion, New Washington, Aklan.
The statue, faces the New Washington Roman Catholic Church, which costs more than P10-million. It was designed by national artist Eduardo Castrillo, one of the country’s renowned and dominant sculptors of national monuments.
"The monument symbolizes the honor and prestige afforded to the most influential Aklanon in the Roman Catholic hierarchy," said Dayang, a native of Aklan.
Cardinal Sin was born on August 31, 1928 in New Washington, Aklan and was ordained as priest on April 3, 1954.
He became archbishop on January 21, 1974, barely two years after President Ferdi-nand Marcos declared martial law.
On May 24, 1976, he became the youngest cardinal in the College of Cardinals.
The cardinal, in February 1986 in a peaceful revolution, forced the exile of President Marcos, who was accused of corruption, electoral fraud and violations of human rights.
In January 2001, Sin again called on the people, more than one million of them, gathered in peaceful rallies that led to the ousting of President Joseph Estrada, who faced an impeachment trial for alleged corruption.
Sin at 75, retired on September 15, 2003. He remained one of the most influential Christian leaders in South East Asia. Barely two years after his retirement, he died on June 21, 2005 in Manila. /MP
Juan P. Dayang, president of the Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc (PAPI), confirmed the monumental tribute that coincides with the late Cardinal Sin’s birthday.
Early in July 2007, the contractors commissioned by Ambassador Antonio Cabangon Chua started the construction of the foundation, the 13-feet bronze statue named after Cardinal Sin in New Washington public plaza, Poblacion, New Washington, Aklan.
The statue, faces the New Washington Roman Catholic Church, which costs more than P10-million. It was designed by national artist Eduardo Castrillo, one of the country’s renowned and dominant sculptors of national monuments.
"The monument symbolizes the honor and prestige afforded to the most influential Aklanon in the Roman Catholic hierarchy," said Dayang, a native of Aklan.
Cardinal Sin was born on August 31, 1928 in New Washington, Aklan and was ordained as priest on April 3, 1954.
He became archbishop on January 21, 1974, barely two years after President Ferdi-nand Marcos declared martial law.
On May 24, 1976, he became the youngest cardinal in the College of Cardinals.
The cardinal, in February 1986 in a peaceful revolution, forced the exile of President Marcos, who was accused of corruption, electoral fraud and violations of human rights.
In January 2001, Sin again called on the people, more than one million of them, gathered in peaceful rallies that led to the ousting of President Joseph Estrada, who faced an impeachment trial for alleged corruption.
Sin at 75, retired on September 15, 2003. He remained one of the most influential Christian leaders in South East Asia. Barely two years after his retirement, he died on June 21, 2005 in Manila. /MP
The monument is not done by Eduardo Castrillo is was designed and executed by his eldest brother Amado Castrillo... please get your facts straight
ReplyDeletesorry correction again... is was designed and executed by the sons of Amado Castrillo... Ronald and Jonnel Castrillo...
ReplyDelete"Reyes led the blessing and unveiling of the 22-foot monument designed by architect Rafael Tecson. The 13.5-foot bronze statue, built by brothers Ronald and Jonell Castrillo, stands on a six-foot pedestal made of imported black granite."... THe News Today, September 3, 2007