with pageantry where the Fiesta queen is chosen from prominent Spanish-Filipino families in the district of Jaro. The image and statue is located atop the cathedral and is the only Marian statue crowned by pope and saint in the Philippines, during the visit of Pope John Paul II. The first church of Dilao (now the District of Paco in Manila) was initially dedicated to the Virgen de Candelaria, until its Parish was named to San Fernando. Until now, the Virgin is considered the secondary patroness and attributions are manifested throughout the post war church structure. Syncretism The Virgin of Candelaria is identified or syncretized with other holy entities from other religions: In Guanche mythology, the Virgin of Candelaria was identified as Chaxiraxi, and her son Chijoraji. In Cuban Santería, the Virgin of Candelaria is identified with Oyá as well as Oba. In Brazilian Candomblé, the Virgin of Candelaria is identified with Oshun. For Andean religions, this dedication is linked to the cult to the Pachamama (Mother Earth). The Hindu community of the Canary Islands identifies it with the goddess Durga and with Kali. Gallery See also Basilica of Candelaria Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Candelária (Bissau, Guinea-Bissau) Cristo de La Laguna Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria (Medellín, Colombia) Iglesia de la Candelaria :es:Virgen de la Candelaria (Islas Canarias) (Spanish Wikipedia) Candelária Church (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y San Matías (Manatí, Puerto Rico) Yemoja (Brazil, Uruguay) References External links Official Website of the Basilica of Candelaria Virgen de Candelaria The Black Madonna: Virgin of Candelaria C C Catholic Church in the Canary Islands C Mayagüez, Puerto Rico