Monastery of the Holy Eucharist

One of Sibonga's most popular locations is the majestic, sacred Monastery of the Holy Eucharist. Also known as the Simala Shrine, or Simala Church. The shrine appears like a castle from afar. Technically, it is not located in Brgy. Simala is technically not in Brgy, however the road that leads to it passes through Brgy.

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Simala. It was named Marian Hills because of its Marian Monks, who built houses and a church over time. Because of miracles performed in this area by the Blessed Virgin Mary, the church was famous. The monks asked for intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary to help the sick children.

The shrine has a painting that depicts an old Lindogon resident named Ireneo Villamor, affectionately known as Inkong Niyong. He predicted sixty years ago that Lindogon's hills would be blessed with balaan blessings in the future. He predicted that the white lady would become the centre of all men and her faithful servants would have to endure persecution and suffering. One miracle associated with the location is the shedding of blood from a statue representing the Virgin Mary.

Numerous devotees travel to Simala Shrine in order to seek healing for their spiritual and physical ailments. They all have stories about miracles that happened in their lives. These are documented in the church, and kept in cabinets near the entrance of the shrine. The large, green statue of Virgin Mary, or Mama Maria sa Lindogon, or Birhen sa Himala, as well as sculptures and statues representing various saints and images of the Virgin Mary, including those from different cultural backgrounds, such the Virgin of Guadalupe, or that of the Virgin in a kimono, can be found within the environment.

A replica of Nazareth well is also available where you can silently wish for something by throwing in coins. Cottages are available, which can be used by families and friends with their lunch. It is currently being renovated. Brgy.

Monastery of the Holy Eucharist Marian Hills. Lindogon, Sibonga, Cebu. Open daily, 8 AM 8 PM. Every day, the Simala Shrine holds mass at noon on Mondays through Fridays, at 8 AM and 8:30 PM on Saturdays.

Sundays are at noon and 3:30 PM. Every 13th day, Masses take place at 10 30 and 3 30 pm. You can get there by taking a Ceres bus, or an expensive van from the South Bus Terminal. This will take you 2.5 hours.

Take a 10-minute ride to the Lindogon motorcycle terminal. 5 km. Tricycle, motorcycle or motorbike habal habal ride up to shrine.