7,000 devotees visited Shrine in Davao Oriental

DAVAO ORIENTAL – The Shrine here, during this year’s Holy Week season, hosted almost 7000 people compared to the 4000 of last year who did the Bisita sa Iglesia in Dalan sa Crus (Way of the Cross) in Pintatagan, Banaybanay, this province.

Although the Dalan Sa Crus is yet to be finished, there were numerous devotees who climbed the 655 (on the way up and another 655 going down) senorita steps on stairs to do the Way of the Cross.During the blessing of said Shrine of the Way of the Cross on April 4, 2012 officiated by Fr. Dan Fuentes assisted by two priests, Engr. Jose Gulfin Jr. and his sister and the LGU officials and employees headed by Governor Corazon T. Nuñez-Malanyaon, representatives of national government agencies and parishioners were present to celebrate the opening of the place to the public.Engr. Gulfin Jr. donated the property to the province for the Dalan sa Cross project.

He started the 'pilgrimage' years back and was very glad the Provincial office of Governor Cora Malanyaon took over the plans and continued to develop the place not only for worshipers but even to those who come by our province for its many beautiful sites and experiences.

The entry point of Dalan sa Krus is located at the Welcome Park. The newest feature in the Welcome Park is the Café Oriental, a favorite brewed coffee of travelers who drink it upon entering and or leaving the boundaries of Davao Oriental. (Cynthia Rodriguez & Sarx Lanos/IPID News Service)