Church Archives | Freedom Wall https://www.freedomwall.net/tag/church/ A Travel and Lifestyle Blog - Go Out! | Travel | Be Free! Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:57:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.freedomwall.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Church Archives | Freedom Wall https://www.freedomwall.net/tag/church/ 32 32 50351415 Birhen sa Simala or The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist: A Pilgrimage to the Abode of Miracles https://www.freedomwall.net/features/birhen-sa-simala-monastery-holy-eucharist/ https://www.freedomwall.net/features/birhen-sa-simala-monastery-holy-eucharist/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2025 02:26:06 +0000 https://www.freedomwall.net/?p=20515 Nestled in the tranquil, rolling hills of Lindogon, Sibonga, on the southern part of Cebu, stands a magnificent and awe-inspiring structure that draws pilgrims and tourists from all over the world: the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, more popularly known as the Birhen sa Simala Shrine. This imposing castle-like church is not just a testament […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/features/birhen-sa-simala-monastery-holy-eucharist/feed/ 1 20515 The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist (Birhen sa Simala) https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/monastery-of-the-holy-eucharist-birhen-sa-simala/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/monastery-of-the-holy-eucharist-birhen-sa-simala/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:36:55 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=11794 Standing on Marian Hill of Barangay Simala in Sibonga town of Cebu province is officially called the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist. Locals called it “Birhen sa Simala” or the Miraculous Mother Mary of Simala. They don’t give it a new name for no reasons. In fact, many can attest to the miracles or granted […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/monastery-of-the-holy-eucharist-birhen-sa-simala/feed/ 1 11794 The Magellan’s Cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-magellans-cross-and-the-basilica-minore-del-santo-nino/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-magellans-cross-and-the-basilica-minore-del-santo-nino/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2014 06:10:14 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=11786 I’d been to Cebu City on Several occasions but I never got a chance to visit the monument that represents the city’s long history and establishment: the Magellan’s Cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. The Magellan’s Cross was brought to the Philippines, Cebu specifically, by Spanish-commissioned Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan on March 15, […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-magellans-cross-and-the-basilica-minore-del-santo-nino/feed/ 1 11786 A Night Walk in Lucban, Quezon https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/a-night-walk-in-lucban-quezon/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/a-night-walk-in-lucban-quezon/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:57:06 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=10994 From Kamay Ni Hesus, I took a tricycle to Lucban Church (a.k.a Church of Saint Louis of Toulouse). It was already past 6:00 in the evening, but I still wanted to see the church and try pancit habhab, a local delicacy. I never thought of the last public transport schedule to my next stop. All […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/a-night-walk-in-lucban-quezon/feed/ 0 10994 Majayjay Church: Another 16th-Century Parish in Laguna https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/majayjay-church/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/majayjay-church/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:50:32 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=10716 The Saint Gregory the Great Parich or commonly known as Majayjay Church is one of the oldest extant Catholic church in the Philippines. According to the historical marker instilled by the National historical Institute (NHI), the original church, which was made of plywood, was built in the year 1571. It was, however, reduced to ashes […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/majayjay-church/feed/ 1 10716 Liliw Church: Harboring 400 Years of History https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/liliw-church/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/liliw-church/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:07:11 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=10688 After a quick tour along P. Burgos St., where the tempting sandal shops are situated, I then visited the Parish Church of Liliw. I was surprised that such a small town harbors a long piece of history. A solid proof is the church that was been there since the sixteenth century. Saint John the Baptist […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/liliw-church/feed/ 1 10688 Resisting the Sandal Bargains at Liliw https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/sandal-bargains-at-liliw/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/sandal-bargains-at-liliw/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:19:28 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=10616 Immediately after checking the Underground Cemetery in Nagcarlan, I boarded a Liliw-bound jeepney. Jeepneys with San Pablo – Liliw v/v route passes in front of the monument so things were easy on that random getaway. Within 15 minutes, I set foot in the town of fine sandal makers. Jeepneys usually drop passengers in the corner […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/sandal-bargains-at-liliw/feed/ 1 10616 The Santa Monica Church of Panay, Capiz https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-santa-monica-church-of-panay-capiz/ https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-santa-monica-church-of-panay-capiz/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:52:11 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=9277 The original structure of Santa Monica Church in Panay, Capiz was built in 1774 by Fr. Miguel Murguia. However, it was heavily damaged by a typhoon that struct the province last January 17, 1875. The church was rebuilt in 1884 under the supervision of Fray Jose Beloso, OSA. The church stands until today. By virtue of the […]

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]]> https://www.freedomwall.net/travel/the-santa-monica-church-of-panay-capiz/feed/ 1 9277 Shutter: The Might and Grandeur of Paoay Church https://www.freedomwall.net/photography/shutter-the-might-and-grandeur-of-paoay-church/ https://www.freedomwall.net/photography/shutter-the-might-and-grandeur-of-paoay-church/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:00:30 +0000 https://freedomwall.net/?p=5292 Church of San Agustin or popularly known as Paoay Church deserves a shutter feature. The church was completed in 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building, making the structure earthquake-proof. In 1993, along with other Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Paoay […]

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