DAMENGGON LÅSARO : COVER THE STATUES!

Saint Fidelis Friary Chapel
Agana Heights, Guam

Åntes na tiempo, "Damenggon Låsaro" mafa'nana'an i på'go na Damenggo, pot i Ebanghelio ni ta huhungok på'go gi Misa, annai si Jesus ha na' lå'la' ta'lo i amigu-ña as Låsaro.

Kostumbre-ta gi Marianas para ta tåmpe i imåhen yan krusifiho siha gi halom guma'yu'us pat kapiya desde i Damenggon Låsaro asta i Pasguan Resureksion.  Håfa muna' kostumbre-ta este?  Atan i otro na blog ni hu maneneha : http://www.traditioguam.blogspot.com/ ya siempre un tungo.'

Today is traditionally known as "Lazarus Sunday," because of the Gospel story we hear today about the raising of Lazarus from the dead.  It is an old custom in the Marianas to cover the statues and crucifixes in churches and chapels from Lazarus Sunday till Easter.  What is the reason for this custom?  Look at my other blog : http://www.traditioguam.blogspot.com/ for the answer.