The word 'flores' comes from the Spanish word meaning "flowers". The Spaniards introduced this celebration to our Filipinos which has become part of our culture. The month of May is set aside as the month of flowers because during this time various flowers bloom in our archipelago.
This celebration, based on history, began after the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception by the Catholic Church in 1854. This devotion eventually spread and was formally published in Tagalog in 1867 by Msgr. Mariano V. Sevilla, a priest from Bulakan, Bulacan. The tradition of offering flowers to Mary is called "Flores de Maria" in honor of Mary, the Virgen delas Flores.
This devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is still practiced today, in various parts of our country. The Flores de Mayo liturgy and related activities are conducted and celebrated throughout the month of May, which is widespread in parishes.
These activities include the celebration of Holy Mass, offering of flowers, praying the Holy Rosary and singing of church songs in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Nuestra Señora delas Flores.
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