The present-day impressive “black” Chapel of Transfiguration
Almost all those who visits Malaybalay City in Bukidnon and wanders farther to Barangay San Jose, sees the grand and highly-spirited, inspiring structure created by Filipino National Artist Leandro Locsin, considerably his magnum opus. The famous Benedictine Monastery has for itself, carved a niche for backpackers, travellers and tourists who wish peaceful journeys and temporary respite from the hurting world can find peace in the Transfiguration Chapel.
Our experience started when we arrived late for a Mass in the Chapel and my friend Marlo was only on his shorts. We were told by the guards that it is not allowed to take photos of the Chapel when it has Mass and politely suggested to us if we wanted to wait until the mass ends. Wanting to stay longer but our hired mini-van’s driver was playing devil that time and does not want to stay longer than an hour. Hearing our disappointments, the guard secretly told me if I wanted to see the original chapel of the Benedictine Monks. That suggestion brought life to me and my eyes just wanted to see it and experience how this famous structure started and I wanted to see its own humble beginnings. Continue reading
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