Self Drive: The Miraculous Castle Church in Cebu, Simala Shrine

Apr 20, 2021 | Simala

Looking around Cebu especially going to South Side well you definitely Look for Self Drive Car, Renting a car is easy to book online. Nestled in the uphill area of upper Lindogon, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu is the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, or popularly known as the Simala Shrine. She’s been adored and visited by both locals and tourists alike.

If you are a Marian devotee, the monastery is the best place for you to visit because she is considered to be the home of the “miraculous” Birhen sa Simala. Furthermore, the monastery is the best place for you to meditate and say your prayers.

It is believed that Virgin Mary cried blood on September 8, during her birthday – hence, the “miraculous” Virgin Mary. Being a devotee, you wouldn’t mind falling in line in order to meet and kiss the Virgin Mary as a sacrifice, even if it’ll take you an hour or so.

However, just a friendly reminder; you should be wearing formal dresses to enter the monastery and let us all e mindful of our words and actions.

Like any other church and monastery, Birhen sa Simala holds a Eucharistic celebration every day at 12:00 NN, except Saturdays and every 13th of the month for it starts at 10:30 AM.

Not allowed inside the church premises:

  • Wearing of shorts and mini skirts are not allowed.
  • Sleeveless dress, tube and short blouse are not allowed.
  • Men must wear pants/jeans and decent shirt.
  • Flying of drone is prohibited.

Candles are also available in the monastery for ₱35 each and you can use these to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Proceeds will serve as funding for the improvement and maintenance of the monastery.)

  • Gold: Healing (Good health, Recovery, Spiritual, Family Tree)
  • Green: Prosperity/Success (Exams, Study, Financial, Business)
  • Blue: Perseverance (Employment, Career, Assignment, Promotions)
  • Violet: Achievement (Plans in life, Struggles, Endeavors, Journeys, Voyage)
  • Red: Love (Utility, Friendship, Engagement, Family)
  • Yellow: Peace (Courage, Strength, Hope)
  • White: Purity (Enlightenment, Guidance, Right Path)
  • Orange: Reconciliation (Sweetheart, Wife, Husband, Enemy, Family)
  • Pink: Thanksgiving/Happiness/Joy (Spiritual, Physical)
  • Black: Souls (Forgiveness, Pardon)
  • Brown: Vocation (Marriage Bond, God’s Servant, Single life)
  • Gray: Deliverance (Bad ways, Things, Spirits)
  • Cream: Conversion/Faith (Children, Household, Couples)

Schedule with Us

  • Opening hours: 6AM to 6PM daily
  • Mass schedule:
    • 12PM to 1PM daily;
    • 12PM to 1PM & 3:30PM to 4:30PM on Sundays

How to get there?

Exact location: Rent a car with us. With or without driver!

Sibonga, Southern Cebu — 2-3 hours away from the city.

Credit to Sugbu ph

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