Devotees celebrate Saturday, July 29, the feast day of Saint Martha, the sister of Saints Mary Magdalene and the resurrected Lazarus, who were mentioned in the Holy Bible as three of the closest friends of Jesus Christ.
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Fiesta masses will be celebrated at the St. Martha Parish in Imus, Cavite at 9:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.
On July 28, Friday, a concelebrated mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. for the vesperas de la fiesta. A grand procession will be held at 4 p.m.
Novena prayers and masses were held from July 20 to 28.
Commemorative holy masses will also be celebrated at the Saint Roche (San Roque) Parish in Pateros, Metro Manila and at the St. Martha Parish in Kalawaan, Pasig City where a procession of St. Martha images will be held on July 29 at 6 p.m.
Known as the patron saint of homemakers and cooks, St. Martha is the prototype of the busy housewife. She exemplified the beautiful, noble, yet often unrecognized traditional women’s work and loving service done at home for her family and loved ones.
The Catholic Church said St. Martha, who is considered as the “Lord’s worker” and “servant,” is a true model of hospitality, piety, prudence, and faithful discipleship.”