Diocesan Shrine of Saint Paul of the Cross

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The Minor Basilica and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Paul of the Cross is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines.

History

The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Paul of the Cross was established as a parish in 1975. It was run by the Passionist priests until it was turned over to the Diocese of Antipolo in 2004.[1] It was elevated to a diocesan shrine on 19 March 2021.[2]

Pope Leo XIV raised the shrine to the status of Minor Basilica on 13 May 2025 at the request of Antipolo bishop Ruperto Santos.[1]

Pontifical coronation

The church is the oldest in the Philippines to be dedicated to the Catholic saint, Paul of the Cross.[3] The church is also the host of the pontifically crowned image of Our Lady of Fatima of Marikina, which was pontifically crowned by Pope Francis in 2024.[1]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3]"Pope Leo XIV's 1st minor basilica in PH declared by Vatican". GMA News. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  2. 2."PH's first St. Paul of the Cross parish declared diocesan shrine". CBCP News. March 28, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  3. 3."Pope elevates Marikina church to minor basilica". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.