174th Birth Anniversary of Padre Jacinto Zamora

Last Friday, Father Jacinto Zamora’s 174th birthday was remembered at Plaza Zamora along T. San Luis Street. In commemoration of his martyrdom, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Plaza Zamora led by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. The event was attended by Fr. Zamora’s descendants and Manila officials.

Event description from Manila City website:

Aug. 14, 2009

FATHER JACINTO ZAMORA REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Atty. Ma. Victoria Gleoresty SP. Guerra, a descendant of Father Zamora after a wreath laying ceremony in celebration of 174 th birth anniversary of Father Jacinto Zamora held at Pandacan, Manila. Also in photo are from left: Councilor Ernie Rivera of District 6; Dr. Restituta Guerra; Soledad Solis, also a descendant and Atty. Sol Arboladura, OIC, Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Additional reading from Manila Bulletin:

Landscape
Martyred priest
By GEMMA CRUZ ARANETA
August 17, 2009, 7:18pm

Last Friday in Pandacan, people assembled at the charming shady park to remember a martyr, Fr. Jacinto Zamora. The park is dedicated to him as she was a native of Pandacan. More fortunate than other native priests of his time, Padre Zamora became parish priest of Marikina and Pasig and was later appointed to the Manila Cathedral after passing with flying colors the qualifying examination. Padre Zamora was only two years older than Fr. Jose Burgos on the day of their execution.

According to the grapevine of history, Padre Zamora’s pastime was gambling and he had a group of friends with whom he regularly played cards … Read the rest of the article HERE.

(This is a retroactive post)

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