 On March 25, 2026, the Manila Cathedral welcomed the Pilgrim Relic of Saint Sharbel Makhlouf in a celebration held on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The Relic visit was made possible through the efforts of The Family of Saint Sharbel in the Philippines, together with Fr. Hans Magdurulang, who brought the relic to the Mother Church for this special occasion. Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz, Fr. Viel, and the cathedral community warmly welcomed the first-class bone relic of Saint Sharbel. From the beginning of the day, devotees flocked to the Manila Cathedral to pray, reflect, and venerate the relic of Saint Sharbel, whose witness of holiness continues to inspire the faithful across the world. Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, welcoming and venerating the Pilgrim Relic of Saint Sharbel. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula reflected on the deep spiritual connection between the Solemnity of the Annunciation and the life of Saint Sharbel. He presented Mary’s fiat, her complete yes to God, as the perfect model of trust, surrender, and openness to divine grace. He then pointed to Saint Sharbel as one who lived that same total offering through silence, prayer, fasting, solitude, and hidden holiness. The Cardinal reminded the faithful that both Mary and Saint Sharbel reveal a path not marked by control or certainty but by faithfulness, trust, and complete belonging to God. He also emphasized that the presence of Saint Sharbel’s relics is not simply a remembrance of a holy monk but a living invitation for all believers to offer their own lives more fully to the Lord. Read the complete homily HERE. Following the Holy Mass, the blessing with the oil of Saint Sharbel was also held, allowing the faithful to participate more deeply in this moment of prayer and devotion.
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 Ten years ago, in the Philippines, a small group of faithful began gathering in prayer under the name of the Family of Saint Sharbel, carrying in their hearts a quiet desire to make the saint better known in a country where devotion to him was still in its early stages.
Under the spiritual care of Fr. Hans, devotion has continued to grow in a visible and deep manner. On the 22nd of each month, he now celebrates a Mass for the Sick followed by Blessing with the Holy Oil of Saint Sharbel at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Malate, Manila. These monthly gatherings have become a source of comfort and hope for many. Parishioners come in the hundreds, bringing before the Lord their prayers, sufferings, loved ones, and intentions, and seeking His grace through the intercession of Saint Sharbel. A particularly meaningful moment in this story took place in February 2026, when Fr. Hans and his brother visited Lebanon. During their stay, they were welcomed by the Family of Saint Sharbel in Lebanon, who accompanied them in a spirit of fraternity and shared mission. Their visit included several important spiritual sites, most especially the sanctuary of Saint Sharbel in Annaya, where they were able to pray and deepen their connection to his witness and legacy; Bekaakafra, the hometown of Saint Sharbel; the Holy Valley of Qannoubine; the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke; Harissa; the home of Nohad El Shami; Tombs of Lebanon’s Saints and Blesseds; and other places. At the end of the visit, the Family of Saint Sharbel in Lebanon offered Fr. Hans literature, bottles of blessed oil, and two first-class relics of Saint Sharbel, which he later referred to one of them as the “Pilgrim Relic.” This visit became a providential bridge between Lebanon and the Philippines. Soon after returning, Fr. Hans brought this grace-filled experience to the faithful in Manila. On Sunday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m., thousands of devotees and parishioners gathered at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish–Malate for the Welcome Mass of the Pilgrim Relic of Saint Sharbel, celebrated by Fr. Hans Magdurulang. The celebration was followed by the veneration of the relic and the distribution of the blessed oil of Saint Sharbel, creating a deeply prayerful moment for all those present. The mission continues to expand. During the month of March, the Pilgrim Relic is scheduled to visit parishes across Manila, bringing the presence and witness of Saint Sharbel to even more faithful. What began years ago with a small prayer group is now bearing abundant fruit, as devotion to Saint Sharbel continues to spread across the Philippines.
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