Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod is a shrine dedicated to Pedro Calungsod located in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. It is the first shrine built for the veneration of St. Pedro Calungsod, the first Visayan saint.
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History
Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal established the Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod in honor of the first saint from the Visayas region, Pedro Calungsod.
Calungsod was a young missionary who accompanied Jesuit friar Fr. Diego Luiz de San Vitores in Guam to spread the message of Christianity. He was martyred in 1672, beatified on March 5, 2000 by Pope John Paul II, and canonized on October 21, 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Vidal led the plan to erect the shrine in 2000 from which it was hoped the devotion to the saint would spread. Its cornerstone was laid a year later, on April 2, 2001. Located within the archbishop residence compound in Cebu City, its design was created by Prudence Salutillo and Fr. Ildebrando Jesus Aliño Leyson.
Construction was undertaken by Engr. Lerio Leyson of Soley Construction. It was opened to the public upon its consecration on December 11, 2002. Improvements of the structure were carried out by Fr. Leyson, Engr. Albert Lim, and Constantino Maderazo through the years.
Architecture
The shrine can hold anywhere between 150 and 200 churchgoers. A small staircase leads to the portico that is found in the entrance of the shrine. It features four Tuscan columns with three wide arches.
Above the facade are three reverse ogee arches, the central bearing the high relief of the patron saint that was created by Seferino Zafra. It is flanked by emblems on either sides, the coat of arms of Archdiocese of Cebu in one side and the coat of Arms of Archdiocese of Agana in the other.
The upper sweep of the facade and the curvilinear pediment blend into each other. On its apex is a cross and on either edges are finials.
Above the portico in its interiors is the choir-loft, and below it is a small space for the narthex. The lateral nave walls are punctured with open entryways and on clerestory are arch windows with a cross motif. Tuscan columns are found overlooking the sanctuary.
High above the nave walls are gilded inscription taken from the gozos of the saint that reads and translates to the following:
“Sulogoon sa katawhan ug sa Dios (Servant of the people and of God)
Pinasidunggang anak sa Kabisay-an (Honored son of the Visayas)
Nanghinaut kining tingog ug kining pinulongan (We raised our hopes in our voice and tongue)
Imong mahinumduman (That you remember us.)
Pedro Calungsod, ikaw karon gisangpit (Pedro Calungsod, we call upon you now)
Isip katagilungsod dinhi sa yuta (As fellow townfolk here on Earth)
Ug ingon man sa langit” (And in Heaven.)
The shrine does not contain relics of the saint for his body was thrown to the sea and not recovered. A reliquary is located below the altar in the form of a bronze box that contains earth samples of Tomhom, Guam and a cut from the cassock of Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores.
A replica of the sword (cutlass) that was used to deliver the fatal blow that caused the death of Calungsod is enthroned at the rear portion of the reliquary.
In the gospel side of the sanctuary, one can find the official portrait of the saint used during his canonization that was painted by Rafael del Casal.
A statue of the saint within glass encasement is also installed within the shrine; at its foot is part of a rock taken from Tomhon, Guam.
Celebration
The feast of St. Pedro Calungsod falls on April 2.
Services
The Holy Rosary is offered on weekdays at 5:30 daily.
Exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is open after Thursday mass.
Confession is also heard after Thursday mass.
The parish office is open from 8:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, it is open from 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it is open from 9:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening. On Sunday, it is open from 4:00 in the afternoon to 6:00 in the evening.
Baptism and wedding can be arranged by appointment.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod in Cebu City from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Cebu City.
Monday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Wednesday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Friday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Saturday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 6:00-7:00 PM (Anticipated Mass)
Sunday
- 9:00-10:00 AM (Facebook Live)
- 6:00-7:00 PM (Anticipated Mass)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod in Cebu City |
| Address | Archbishop's Residence Compound, D Jakosalem St. 6000 Cebu City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | (032) 255 2170 |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Website | pedrocalungsod.org |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal |
| Established | April 2, 2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Status | Archdiocesan Shrine |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| District | District II - Metro Cebu South |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of Sto. Niño |
| Patron | St. Pedro Calungsod |
| Feast day | April 2 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2002 |
| Age since completed | 23 years |
| Consecrated | December 11, 2002 |
| Architect | Prudence Salutillo and Fr. Ildebrando Jesus Aliño Leyson |
| Builder | Engr. Lerio Leyson of Soley Construction |
Nearby Churches
- Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino in Cebu City
- Archdiocesan Shrine of San Roque in Cebu City
- Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Arnold Janssen in Cebu City
- Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod in Cebu City
- Holy Cross Parish Church in Basak, Cebu City
- Mary Help of Christians Church in Cebu City
- Our Lady of Consolation Church in Talisay, Cebu
- San Lorenzo Parish Church in Cebu City
- Sto. Niño Church in Pasil, Cebu City
- Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church in Pardo, Cebu City
- Virgen de los Remedios Church in Labangon, Cebu City
References
- The Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod. Blessed Pedro Calungsod. Retrieved from original post on November 27, 2022
- Haidee Palapar, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Why the San Pedro Calungsod Shrine is ‘Beautiful’. The Philippine Star. May 24, 2018. Retrieved on November 27, 2022
- Jenara Regis Newman. A special shrine for San Pedro Calungsod. Sunstar Cebu through PressReader. April 12, 2017. Retrieved on November 27, 2022