May of 2014, I and my family visited the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist in Sibonga Simala. It was decided by me and my husband because during that time my youngest son is unable to talk at the age of 3 and some of my friend told me that this Shrine has already several miraculous events that were reported to happen in a particular area in Simala thats why we came to decide to visit and pray to Mama Mary that she will help our son that he can talk already because we are already bother at his age that he cant even say "Mama" to me.
Few months later, We were very thankful that the Miraculous Mary heard our prayers. Finally, our son can talk already and she gave us more than what we expected thats why from then until the followig years We will visit again and again to Simala to Thank her for everything not only for our child but also to our entire Family.
Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, popularly known as Simala Shrine or Simala Church, is a castle-like church located in Marian Hills, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu. Simala Shrine was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga.
This church became popular because of the several miraculous events that were reported to happen in the area. From then on, devotees and believers flock the shrine because they believe their prayer requests would be granted here. The shrine also draws tourists probably because of its castle-like structure, making this church somehow unique.
This is the Altar of Miraculous Mary. It has different colors and features. And this is also the way to pay respect to the miraculous virgin Mary. There were lots of devotees who is falling in line that time when we first visit here.It took around 15-20 minutes to reach the Altar.
If you're going up to the altar you need to leave your shoes or slippers near the entrance because footwear is not allowed inside for them to maintain the cleanliness.and another thing, you have to wear proper attire when going there. Shorts and sleeveless is strictly not allowed.
This is one of the area wherein you can see a lot of Memorabilia from Devotees whose prayers and request were granted; from getting a job abroad, from passing the board exam and healing for those who are sick.
This is the area wherein you can light the different colors of candles depends on what are your prayers all about. Different colors has different symbols. You can also write your petitions in this area.
How to get to Simala Shrine?
To reach Simala Shrine, if you are in Cebu City proper you can take a bus or a van from south bus terminal it is near Elizabeth Mall.
If you are from the area of Negros Island, you can ride a boat or a Fastcraft. then, when you reach Santander or Lilo-an you can ride a bus to take you to the drop off point of Simala.you can either ride a tricycle or habal-habal or a (motorcycle) so that you can reach The Shrine Of Simala in Sibonga.
