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AAB-N highlights 'Semana Santa' in art exhibit Posted: 12 Apr 2022 02:54 AM PDT AS THE Catholic community observes the Holy Week, the Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-N) runs an art exhibit dubbed "Semana Santa" in front of the San Sebastian Cathedral.The art exhibit opened last April 9 and it will end on April 17.The opening was graced by business man Joemarie Sy, who loves to collect art pieces, as well as by AAB-N Past President Dolly Gatuslao and Rev. Frs. Chris Gonzales and Bineet Kerketta.Tey Sevillano, one of the featured artists at the exhibit, said the event highlights the artworks of local artists that illustrate the life and suffering of Jesus Christ when he died by crucifixion.Many artists have their connection with the art pieces focused on their subjects to include Jesus Christ, Mama Mary, and the 12 apostles, among others.Artists who joined the exhibit were Jenevieve Abeto, Robert De Oro, Boggie Nuklar and Burog Alvarado, Bert Berondo, Maymay Camarines, Konica Faustino, Sony Golez, Ryn Paul Gonzales, Rez Galvez, and several others.They thanked Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon for allowing them to use the front of the San Sebastian Cathedral as the venue of the exhibit.Catholics who attend masses pass by the exhibit area to also see the many art pieces that are being displayed. For those who like to buy some of the art pieces, it is also being sold.

At San Sebastian Cathedral: Catholics asked to 'genuflect' Posted: 11 Apr 2022 07:44 AM PDT THE Diocese of Bacolod will ask the Catholic faithful to observe "genuflection" when showing adoration to Santo Entierro on Good Friday, April 15, at the San Sebastian Cathedral.Rev. Fr. Henry Tiapes Donasco, director for the Commission on Liturgy of the Bacolod Diocese and parochial vicar San Sebastian Cathedral, said this is a way of upholding the greater welfare of the Catholics who will visit the holy image given the fact that we are still not free from the risk of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic."Genuflection" or "genuflexion" is the act of bending a knee to the ground, as distinguished from kneeling, which more strictly involves both knees.From early times, it has been a gesture of deep respect for a superior.Donasco said there are changes in the observance of the Holy Week due to Covid-19 pandemic.The yearly holding of the portrayal of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ will not be held; instead, they will have stations of the cross inside the Cathedral.The changes are same with the adoration of the cross and veneration of images, as the Church will not allow physical contact or any touching, by the use hand or with handkerchief, to the face or body of the holy images.They can express their faith and devotion through genuflection, the priests said, adding that the rest of the practices are carried out like the "Duaw" (visitation) on Good Friday.Public activities like procession will be closely coordinated with the local government unit or with the barangays."We urged everyone to avoid physical contact with the images and observe the basic health protocols by wearing of a mask, practice proper sanitation and observe social distancing," Donasco said.

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