Theotokos Diocesan Shrine, Carcar, Cebu

acacia lined road to the shrine

by the roadside

the entrance

giant statue of the Virgin Mary

the faithful flocking to the shrine

the virgin mary, which one?

the fourth child who witnessed the apparition...

magnificent view

Theotokos,

is the Greek title of the Virgin Mary,

is a Marian Pilgrim site in Carcar,

is where the phenomenon of the Dancing Sun 

was reportedly witnessed in the 90's.

This place is drawing pilgrims by the thousands.

Faith based tourism is gaining ground in Cebu.

This is one of the many places that one can visit.

If you are a Marianist, 

someone who believes and is a devotee of the Virgin Mary,

then this is a place you should not miss.

They have daily and weekly devotional events.

If you are not religious,

but enjoy being a tourist,

then this place has a perfect picture spot for you.

The view from the top of the hill is simply breathtaking.

If you are spiritual,

and seek solitude and reflection,

a place to meditate and experience silence,

then this is the closest thing to nirvana,

not far from the city, well kept and open to the public.

It is a sanctuary for those seeking communion with the Supreme.

If you are a sinner and a skeptic,

this is something you need to check out,

right under the giant statue of the Virgin Mary,

there are seven faucets, each labelled:

Lust,

Gluttony,

Greed, 

Sloth,

Wrath,

Envy,

Pride.

Pick you greatest sin or sins

and cleanse yourself of the water that flows.

Believe!!!

This might be a life-changing experience...