The Simala Shrine is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site. The site hosts the image of the Our Lady of Lindogon which is believed to be miraculous by devotees of the Virgin Mary after it is attributed to the healing of those who were afflicted with dengue in the area in 1998 after it reportedly shed tears.
The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, also known as the Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine and commonly known as the Simala Shrine or the Simala Parish Church is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines.
Described by many as one of the most beautiful Churches in Cebu, Simala Shrine is a place of pilgrimage for devotees. Known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church after the Virgin Mary statue housed within the Shrine was seen crying, it attracts hundreds of people every day hoping their prayers will be answered.
The place is extremely nice, solemn and is operated by the monks. We could not deny that we believed in miracles, Silama is among the places where miracles happened. Simala Shrine is known for its miraculous place where Virgin Mary cried a long time ago.
How do you get to Simala from Cebu CIty?
CEBU TO SIMALA CHURCH
1. Head to South Cebu Bus Terminal beside E-Mall.
2. Ride a Ceres bus to Oslob or Liloan/Santander. Tell the conductor you will get off at Simala to go to Simala Church. …
3. Alight at Simala near 7Eleven.
4. Hire a habal-habal (motorcycle) to take you to Simala Church. Fare is about PHP 20- PHP 30 per person.
Kent Jelord Billones 