Miracle Church

A History That Many of Us Doesn't Know.

San Mariano Chapel or "The Miraculous Round Chapel of San Mariano

San Mariano Chapel
San Mariano Chapel is a round-shaped chapel that is located in the core of Brgy. San Mariano Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija. This serves as a landmark of the said Barangay. It was named before a patron, "San Mariano". The land where it is located was privately owned by a devoted family. After total and complete renovation of the said chapel, The land title was donated to St. Rose of Lima Parish Church.

The Old Miraculous San Mariano Chapel was then reconstructed with the help of a devotee named Antonio M. Romero year 2000 after he recovered from a paralysis year 1989. The said devotee religiously attended the mass held at San Mariano Chapel then miraculously recovered from such an illness as stated. People of San Mariano early 1900's used to kneel when passing at the old church including their carabaos or "kalabaw" before farming at dawn as a sign of respect in the said chapel.

The chapel was believed to be miraculous and famous since as it was known to be visited by thousand devotees of "The Blessed Virgin Mary" and "Sto. Niño" during 1960s or 1970's. Miracles were actually witnessed by the people who visited the chapel and attended the mass held by the parish priest that time. Evidences of such miracles were collected and kept by group of families and people.

Feast of Sto. Niño were celebrated in San Mariano Chapel every 25 February where in a mass was held and simple gift giving and feeding for the children were organized by certain groups.

Source : wikipedia