Aftermath
The victorious armada returned once again to Manila to fulfill their vow of walking barefooted to the shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Santo Domingo church in Intramuros.
On January 20, 1647, the victory was celebrated in a solemn feast by means of a procession, divine worship and a parade of the Spanish squadron with other demonstrations in fulfillment of the vow made to the Virgin of the Rosary. After which, the city of Manila, after convening a council, made a new vow to celebrate the solemnity of the naval victories every year.
Read more about this topic: Battles Of La Naval De Manila
Famous quotes containing the word aftermath:
“The aftermath of joy is not usually more joy.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)