About Kamay ni Hesus Shrine
Kamay ni Hesus Shrine is a Catholic pilgrimage shrine located in Barangay Tinamnan, Lucban, Quezon, Philippines. Established by Fr. Joseph Ayala Faller, it is centered on a 50-foot statue of the Ascending Christ atop a hill reached by a 300-step Via Dolorosa. The 5-hectare site includes a healing church, grotto, Noah's Ark replica, and religious gardens, attracting pilgrims for healing masses and devotional visits.
Visitors guide
Visitors enter a 5-hectare hillside religious park with a healing church, grotto, gardens, and religious statues. The main experience is climbing approximately 300 concrete steps along the Via Dolorosa lined with Stations of the Cross to reach the 50-foot Ascending Christ statue at the summit offering views over Lucban and Mt. Banahaw. Lower areas include the chapel, Noah's Ark replica, souvenir and food stalls, and landscaped prayer areas. Healing masses are held on scheduled days.
Key highlights
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50-foot Ascending Christ statue atop the hill
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300-step Via Dolorosa with life-size Stations of the Cross
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Healing Church and Healing Masses officiated by Fr. Joseph Faller
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Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and Garden of Eden
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Noah's Ark replica and religious-themed gardens
History of Kamay ni Hesus Shrine
The shrine was initiated by Fr. Joseph Ayala Faller, a Catholic priest known for his healing ministry. Construction began in 2002-2003 on a 5-hectare property in Brgy. Tinamnan, Lucban. The 50-foot Ascending Christ statue and Via Dolorosa were developed as a pilgrimage destination, with the Healing Church becoming a center for regular healing masses.
Culture & Context
A major Catholic pilgrimage site in Quezon Province, the shrine is known for its healing masses and devotional practices. It serves as a spiritual center for pilgrims from across the Philippines, especially during Holy Week and religious holidays, reflecting Filipino Catholic devotion and the tradition of Via Dolorosa pilgrimages.
Route
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