Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental)

Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental)
The 50 foot statue of Divine Mercy at the shrine.

The Divine Mercy Shrine in Misamis Oriental, Phillipines is located in Divine Mercy Hills, overlooking Macajalar Bay on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines.[1][2]

The nine-hectare land for the Shrine was purchased for a nominal amount and the shrine was constructed by donations.[3] The shrine was completed in 2008 and is noted for having a 50-foot statue of the Divine Mercy Jesus. It serves as a pilgrimage site for Divine Mercy devotees.[1]

Sources

  1. ^ a b BusinessWeek Mindanao 26 August 2011: "DIVINE MERCY SHRINE in Misamis Oriental celebrates Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary" [1]
  2. ^ CBCP News (Catholic Bishops Conference of the Phillipines) March 28, 2008: "Divine Mercy Sunday in Mindanao" [2]
  3. ^ SunStar, Cagayan de Oro August 4, 2011: "For the Glory of God" by Guerrero A. Adaza [3]

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