The Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu follows Gothic architecture with arches and an arcade design representative of churches built during the Spanish era. This grand and symmetrical design draws attention from locals and tourists and creates a sacred atmosphere. Seen from a distance, the church resembles a European castle. In addition to its religious function, the church could also serve as a tourist attraction due to its interesting features and reflection of local Catholic culture. Built in 1998, the church was designed by Frater Martin and Marian Monks and its sturdy horizontal structure means it will likely survive for years to come.
The Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu follows Gothic architecture with arches and an arcade design representative of churches built during the Spanish era. This grand and symmetrical design draws attention from locals and tourists and creates a sacred atmosphere. Seen from a distance, the church resembles a European castle. In addition to its religious function, the church could also serve as a tourist attraction due to its interesting features and reflection of local Catholic culture. Built in 1998, the church was designed by Frater Martin and Marian Monks and its sturdy horizontal structure means it will likely survive for years to come.
The Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu follows Gothic architecture with arches and an arcade design representative of churches built during the Spanish era. This grand and symmetrical design draws attention from locals and tourists and creates a sacred atmosphere. Seen from a distance, the church resembles a European castle. In addition to its religious function, the church could also serve as a tourist attraction due to its interesting features and reflection of local Catholic culture. Built in 1998, the church was designed by Frater Martin and Marian Monks and its sturdy horizontal structure means it will likely survive for years to come.
The Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu follows Gothic architecture with arches and an arcade design representative of churches built during the Spanish era. This grand and symmetrical design draws attention from locals and tourists and creates a sacred atmosphere. Seen from a distance, the church resembles a European castle. In addition to its religious function, the church could also serve as a tourist attraction due to its interesting features and reflection of local Catholic culture. Built in 1998, the church was designed by Frater Martin and Marian Monks and its sturdy horizontal structure means it will likely survive for years to come.
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GE – ART
(MWF 10:30 – 11:30)
SUBMITTED BY:
CHAVEZ, NICOLE LORIZ
ERAN, BIANCA
GABUTERO, ANIESA
MOSQUERA, KAYE CATHERINE
YBAÑEZ, LAVENZEL NIÑA
SUBMITTED TO:
MS. SONRISA SAMSON
THE SIMALA CHURCH IN SIBONGA, CEBU
VENUSTATIS
A) What architectural style does it follow?
The style of the Simala Church follows the arches, arcade and the Gothic architecture.
B) What is the relevance of this architectural style?
The gothic architectural design is relevant in that it follows the traditional
architecture of Churches built during the Spanish era. Such design, aside from being grand in size and height, also tends to create a holy and sacred atmosphere. The design and structure of the church continue to draw attention to local and foreign tourists. Its grandeur is also a representation of the pronounced miraculous events that had happened in the place where the shrine was built. That is why it had been flocked by devotee and believers hoping that their prayers and wishes be granted.
C) Standing some distance away from the structure, such that you can see it entirely, describe what you see.
The church as seen from afar resembles a European castle from the middle-ages – that when you remove the spiritual aspect of it one might even think that it would resemble castles in fairy tales and movies like Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Because of its unique and picturesque design, people wouldn’t even think that they are in Cebu but in some enchanted kingdom. . D) Is the building balanced? If so, what impression does that give to you?
Yes. The building is balanced judging from its design having two parallel towers with symmetrical arches perfectly placed in the middle. Aside from design, there is also a balance in the colour and theme of the church in that it matches the style and design of the architecture.
UTILITATIS
A) Based on your preliminary readings and your present observation, do you
think it is useful?
Simala Shrine is one of the well-known religious place in the Philippines where thousands of devotees visit the shrine every week which located on Lindogon, Sibonga, Cebu.
Simala is a place for people who believes in miracles. This place has been known to be miraculous. The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist is a church in Sibonga for the Marian devotees. The church is very popular among believers not only because it is considered the home of the image of the miraculous Virgin but also because the place is truly amazing and spectacular.
Pilgrimages or visiting religious places is one of the most important aspects that most Filipino Catholics have. This aspect keeps their faith alive and keeps them going despite all the challenges in life.
B) If it can have another function other than the present one, what do you think it would be?
Aside from being a place where people used to dwell in their faith, Simala church could also be an attraction for tourist because of its inseresting and amazing features.
In Sibonga, southern town of Cebu, lies the prestigious Simala Church. Simala church stretches its grandiose arm as if to welcome religious people all over the globe. The design is inspired from European cathedrals. Not only is the place magnificent in structure, but this also reveals a culture that is deeply seated among Cebuanos – the essence of Roman Catholicism. It is place where cultural values of every cebuanos is very much visible. It enables foreigners to engage on the respected beliefs of the believers.
Monks who are devoted to the Virgin Mary reside in this church. Believers are frequently going to the huge statue of the Virgin Mary since many consider it miraculous. Also, the multitude of Marys dressed in various cultural themes interests visitors.
FIRMITATIS
Based on your preliminary readings:
A) When was it built? Name the architect who has the credit for its design and structure.
It was built on 1998 by Frater Martin and the Marian Monks from Pampanga. B) Was it ever destroyed during the war or during a natural calamity (if an old building)
No, it was not destroyed by a natural calamity or had been affected from the war.
C) Do you think it would still survive in the coming years?
Yes. Aside from its miraculous place, it was perfectly built by Frater Martin and the Marian monks with big hopes and prayers. The structure also of the church is horizontal not vertical so it is not that easily to be destroyed when natural calamities occurs like typhoons, earthquake, etc.
