A Visit To The Marian Hills Of Simala
This majestic structure of the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist of the Marian monks is in Cebu. And this greets you upon entering the Marian Hills of Lindogon, Sibonga, Cebu
The view of the monastery from the entance
Part of the steps we needed to climb to reach the church perched on top of a hill
Getting closer
When you get to the top of the steep climb, this is the view of where we came from
More people coming up
The other side of the church
The altar
The image of the Blessed Virgin of Simala said to have shed bloody tears
"In front of the Marian image, one is given only a few minutes to either kiss or say a short prayer, so as not to hold up the line."
No footwear allowed on holy ground
"Visitors in long queues walk barefoot to the statue. Since the area is considered sacred ground, shoes and footwear have to be removed and modesty is part of the dress code. Wearing of shorts, body-hugging blouses or sleeveless shirts is not allowed. Visitors who come dressed in this attire are asked to cover up with sarongs or malongs, prepared by the monks at the entrance."
Quoted from: -globalnation.inquirer.net
The crown and rosary of the blessed image on the first shedding of tears in 1998
>The sacred vestment worn by the image in 1998
A little of the very many testaments to miracles and answered prayers
On the side of the main church
Two of my three sons
Hubby and I
Our boys
This is a delayed post... a part of our Holy Week Visita Iglesia 2013
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