Simala Shrine of Lindogon is one of the most visited church here in Cebu, Philippines where most tourists will visit simala since it is famous for its miraculous Virgin Mary that shed tears and is praise by devotees.It is located in Barangay Lindogon, Sibonga Cebu.That was built during the pandemic in 2020.The people are always coming back here in simala because of its miraculous Mama Mary and it's captivating view. As you enter simala the breathtaking view of simala will welcome you where it has a fishpond with a flawing water and a formed grass "WE LOVE MAMA MARY" below the Simala Shrine that catched the eyes of the people.
How to get there?
You can take a bus from Cebu City to Sibonga by telling the conductor or that you want to go to the Simala Shrine,and they will drop you off at the Simala street corner.The trip takes
two and a half hours from Cebu City.
Once you reached the street corner of simala there are motorcycle that we called "habal habal" and tricycle that will lead you to Simala Church.
If your using a private car from Cebu,City you can used the Google map or Waze that can help you to reached the destination. You don't have to worry to the parking since there's a big parking area to the placed.From North to South the travel will be 7 and a half hour it depends on the traffic but if it is not traffic you will reached the Simala around 6 hours.
Food
You can bring your own food but there are also a lot of what we called karenderya once you enter the street corner of simala. You can eat there and if you bring your own food you can also stop by in some karenderya they have table for accomodations.
Rules inside the church
For the attire you have to wear a proper church attire. It is not allowed to enter the church if you are wearing a shorts. Please don't wear expensive shoes because there's a high possibility that you might lose it since once you enter the Mama Mary's Veneration you are not allowed to wear your slipper inside.
The church open at 6:00 am and will closed at 7:00 pm also there's a mass at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm everyday.
While going to the church from parking you can see a lot of stores selling t-shirts,hat,bracelet,rosary,shades, umbrella,keychain and etc.
Once you reached the main church, if you want to go to Mama Mary's Veneration you have to line and while entering you will see the testimonies of healing and the answered prayers of the board passer.
The altar church is sorrounded by different saints,angels and the Virginal Mama Mary is in the center of the church.The ceiling of the church is very eye catching since thier are different paintings.
There are also small stores inside selling rosary,saints,keychain,prayer guide,bibles and a colored candle.
Meaning/Symbol of Candle
Gold-Healing ( Recovery, Spiritual,Good
Health, Family tree(
Green-Prosperity and Success(Exam,Study,Financial and Business)
Pink-Thanks giving,Happiness,Joy(Spiritual and Physical)
Violet-Achievements (Plans in life,Struggles,Endeavour ,Journey,Voyage)
Red-Love(Unity,Friendship, Engagement,Family)
Blue-Perseverance(Employment,Career, Assignment,Promotion)
White-Purity, Enlightenment ,Guidance and Right path
Yellow -Peace(Courage,Strength,Hope)
Gray- Deliverance (Bad ways,Things,
Spirit)
Orange- Reconciliation (Sweetheart,Wife,Husband,Enemy,Family)
Brown- Vocation(Mirage bond,God's servant,Single life,Family)
Cream-Faith(Children,Husband,Conversion,Households ,Couples)
Black -Souls(Forgiveness,Pardon)
Catholics go to the Simala Shrine to offer their prayers, desires, devotions, and petitions to the Virgin Mary in hopes of receiving mental, physical, and spiritual health.It feels wonderful to visit the Simala Shrine of Lindogon. After making your wishes,prayers, and petitions you will feel a sense of relief and salve for your will.