Known as Cebu’s Castle Church, the Simala Shrine

Known as Cebu’s Castle Church, the Simala Shrine is a favorite tourist spot for many. I have been there several times, and the church still takes my breath away.

It’s a few hours away from the city, but the long travel is worth it once you get there. It’s not only the scenery why people go there.

The church is also known for its miraculous events The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, popularly known as the Simala Shrine or Simala Church is located in Marian Hills, Lindogon, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu.

It was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga.

It used to be just an ordinary church until after the incidents of miraculous events.

One of which is the shedding of tears of the Mother Mary’s image. It paved the way for the shrine’s popularity with devotees constantly flocking the area.

There are various reasons why people come to visit the Simala Shrine.

For Catholic devotees, the main reason why they visit the place is for them to offer their devotion, prayers, and petitions to the Virgin Mary with a hope that each petition and devotion will be answered. 

Another reason is for healing of physical and spiritual illness.

For some, especially for non-catholics, visiting the shrine is for adventure and curiosity purposes only.

The amazing structure and architecture of the shrine will really leave someone in awe.