Stoking the firest of faith

CEBU, Philippines - Two exhibits intent on stoking the fires of the Catholic faith ran recently at the SM Seaside City, at the South Road Properties.

Tu Es Petrus Tour of Papal Relics

March 27 to May 10, 2016, SM City Consolacion, SM City Cebu and SM Seaside City

"Tu Es Petrus Tour of Papal Relics" was a traveling exhibition of the sacred relics of Popes who were canonized, beatified and are candidates to sainthood.

The traveling exhibition also presented historical and sacred collections of liturgical vessels and vestments used during papal masses, vestments worn by Popes and concelebrating priests during special masses, memorabilia belonging to St. John Paul II, Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, among many others.

Spearheaded by the Office of the Vice Postulator for the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Ivan Merz, the Cebu Province run of the "Tu Es Petrus Tour of Papal Relics" kicked off in SM City Consolacion on March 27. It opened at SM City Cebu on April 11, then at SM Seaside City on April 25 where it was on display until May 10. (FREEMAN)