THE TWO SACRED IMAGES OF SALUYSOY, MEYCAUAYAN |
VISITA OF SALUYSOY |
In the 1950s, it was said that indolence was unknown to
the hard-working people of Saluysoy. Though small in size, the barangay thrived
on many industries—shoemaking, wood carving, blacksmithing, goldsmithing,
farming, fishing, and making of religious images.
It would seem that the two processional images were carved locally for
the chapel, as the people were also known for being devout and religious. The
chapel itself was rebuilt after the war, and at one time was considered to be
the most beautiful in the whole province of Bulacan. It was fully funded
through the efforts of “Samahang San Pedro”, a leading religious organization.
Today, Saluysoy is one of the more prosperous barangays of the city of Meycauayan, its prosperity driven by its jewelcraft and goldsmithing industries. Every year, the images of the barrio patrons—Santo Cristo and San Pedro—are brought out for processions during the May 4 barangay fiesta. San Pedro’s feast day is also observed separately by Saluysoy folks every June 29.
CREDITS:
Many thanks to Mr. Robby de la Vega for the photos and for the background on brgy. Saluysoy from the Historical Data Papers of Meycauayan
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