Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague
Aside from the San Pedro Church, one of the most famous churches in Davao City is the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. Nestled on top of the Matina Hill is this quaint and serene place of worship. Surrounded by rolling grass and spots of century mango’s, makes this an ideal place to meditate and commune with the Lord. One other unique feature of this Church is that it has no four walls bounding it, but rather is a collection of different open air Chapels.
In order to reach this place, one can take a tricycle from the base of the Matina Hill or if one has a car, can either enter via the base or by the Diversion Rd. exit. During the Holy Week the route up the hill is usually clogged by devotees doing the “martyr”-ous stations of the cross which are systematically placed along the path to the church.
It has to be noted though that dating in this place is frowned upon.
Along with Chapels to the Infant Jesus, there is also one for Our Lady of Fatima and the Crucified Christ.
Current Shrine Schedules :
Sunday:
7AM — Mass at the Resurrection Altar.
8AM — Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague
5PM — Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague
Saturday:
8AM — Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague
12NN — Mass at the Chapel of the Crucifix
5PM — Anticipated Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima
Monday~Friday
8AM~4PM — Confessions and Counseling by the Shrine Priest.
4PM — Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima.
*Subject to change without prior notice, Mass Locations may vary depending on the availability of the Chapels.
