#SaintMarthaRelicsPH | Visit of the Reliquary Bust of Saint Martha at Pateros Catholic School

JANUARY 25, 2009 | Promulgation of the Decree of Erection of the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha

 The Roman Catholic Bishop of Pasig

Plaza Rizal, Barangay Malinao

1600 Pasig City, Philippines

DECREE OF ERECTION

AFTER HAVING CONSIDERED THE PETITION OF THE PARISH PRIEST,

REVEREND FATHER ORLANDO B. CANTILLON, AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD,

AND CONVINCED OF THE MERITS OF THE SAID PETITION;

BY THESE PRESENTS BE IT KNOWN THAT,

WE HEREBY DECREE THAT THE SAN ROQUE PARISH CHURCH IN B. MORCILLA STREET, PATEROS, METRO MANILA, BE CONFERRED THE TITLE OF THE DIOCESAN SHRINE OF ST. MARTHA.

BY THIS DECREE OF ERECTION, WE LIKEWISE GRANT TO THE SAID DIOCESAN SHRINE OF ST. MARTHA, ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS EMBODIED IN THE STATUTES WHICH WE ALSO APPROVE AT THE SAME TIME. IT SHALL FURTHERMORE BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF CC. 1230-1234 OF THE CODE OF CANON LAW.

GIVEN IN PASIG CITY, THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.

(SGD.) ✠ FRANCISCO C. SAN DIEGO, D.D.

BISHOP OF PASIG

ATTESTED BY:

(SGD.) REV. FR. ROY M. ROSALES, STL

CHANCELLOR

Tel. nos.: (02) 643-9361 * 643-9325 * 643-9276

Telefax: (02) 643-7038

The Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in the Philippines

The Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in the Philippines was launched in a Solemn Mass presided by Reverend Father Lloyd Paul T. Elauria, OFM, on July 28, 2023, Vigil of the Solemnity of Saint Martha at the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish Church in Pateros, Metro Manila. It aims to reach parishes, private and government institutions, schools, and hospitals to promote the compassionate intercession of Saint Martha, friend of Jesus, especially as the “wonderful protector of nurses” and “patroness of mothers and social workers.”

SAINT MARTHA, VIRGIN AND DISCIPLE OF THE LORD

A daughter of rich and noble parents, Saint Martha lived in Bethany two miles from Jerusalem. According to Saint John, Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. He often stayed in their house whenever He was in Judea. It was there where He spent the last days of His Mortal life. Saint Martha accompanied her sister, Saint Mary, and her brother Saint Lazarus into Gaul, where she closed her holy life. Her sacred relics are venerated at Tarascon, in Provence.

THE RELIQUARY BUST OF SAINT MARTHA

The Reliquary Bust is an official exact replica of the 18th century Reliquary Bust of Saint Martha made in cooperation with the Royal Collegiate of Saint Martha in Tarascon, France where Saint Martha is buried. It was solemnly blessed by the Very Reverend Father Joeffrey Brian V. Catuiran, JCL, Chancellor of the Diocese of Pasig on December 22, 2018, enshrining a first class relic (piece of bone) of Saint Martha from the Vicariate of Rome on its front window, stone from her house in Bethany on its left window, and stone from her tomb in Tarascon on its right window.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…

Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros

Email: oratorioph@gmail.com

Official Facebook Page: @SaintMarthaRelicsPH

2024 SCHEDULE (Updated July 1, 2024)

1. Pateros Catholic School (Main Campus) - February 5-9, 2024

DECEMBER 16, 2008 | Approval of the Petition for the Elevation of the San Roque Parish Church as Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Pasig

Plaza Rizal, Barangay Malinao

1600 Pasig City, Philippines

December 16, 2008

REV. FR. ORLANDO B. CANTILLON

Parish Priest

San Roque Parish

B. Morcilla St., Pateros, M. Mla.

Dear Reverend Father CANTILLON:

Greetings of Peace!

I have received the petitions of the Parish Priest, Guest Priests, of His Excellency Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, D.D., native of Pateros and Bishop of Balanga, the PPC and Lay Faithful, the Mayor of Pateros, officials and staff of the Municipality of Pateros requesting for the elevation of the Parish Church of San Roque, into the Shrine of Sta. Marta, its patroness, San Roque remaining the Titular Patron of the Parish

Basing on the great history and the wide and ardent devotion of the people of Pateros and other devotees from the different areas of Luzon and the many manifestations of her great intercession before her friend Jesus and the social transformation brought about by this devotion to the poorest of the poor in the parish, I hereby elevate the Church of Pateros to the rank of a Diocesan Shrine in honor of Sta. Marta.

May Sta. Marta continue to be your helper, healer, miracle worker and protector.

The formal decree of the elevation soon to follow.

San Roque and Sta. Marta, pray for us.

Your Servus Dei,

(SGD.) ✠ FRANCISCO C. SAN DIEGO, D.D.

Bishop of Pasig

Padre Pio Prayer Group - Pateros

The Prayer Group is a response, to the spiritual needs of our times, as perceived by Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. The purpose is to promote the spreading of the teaching of Christ, who repeatedly insisted on the necessity of Prayer. This is a response in obedience to repeated invitations to prayer issued by the Supreme Pontiffs and the Hierarchy, in accordance with the tradition so admirably expressed by the Ecumenical Councils, especially by the Second Vatican Council. The Group propose to follow the general principles of the Franciscan spirituality of Padre Pio – which includes:

A. Total and unconditional adherence to the teaching of the Catholic Church, guided by the Pope and the Bishops.

B. Prayer with the Church, through the Church and in the Church. By this is meant an active participation in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church as an essential means of intimate union with God.

C. A willingness to share in the sufferings of Christ, as an effective means of reparation, according to the teaching of Saint Paul.

D. Generosity and self-sacrifice in undertaking works of charity, especially for the suffering and needy, as a practical demonstration of the members’ love of God.

Rules:

1. The Group will only accept aspirants residing within or nearby the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig (especially those residing in Pateros and Taguig). No membership fees.

2. Members must attend the monthly (online) prayer meeting every 23rd of the month to be eligible for the home visit of the Habit Relic of Padre Pio.

3. Pray for the Church, the Pope, the Bishops, Ecclesiastical and Religious Vocations, the sanctification of the Clergy, zeal in living the Christian life, the conversion of sinners and of atheists, the sick, especially the incurable, the old, and other intentions which include the needs of the Church and society at any particular time.

4. Members may post their intentions and thanksgiving to be included in the monthly intentions of the Group.

Interested individuals may fill out this Google Form.

The Reliquary

Updated December 16, 2023

Relic means remains. There are three classifications of relics: first class, which comes directly from the body of the saint; second class, which the saint used during his or her lifetime or where the saint’s body was interred, burial clothes; and third class which are objects touched to a first or second class relic. The sacredness of relics, however, does not have stages or classifications. Relics are sacred, whatever its classification may be (Dr. Dave Dela Cruz, O.P., More Precious Than Gold).

The Reliquary is an apostolate of the Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros for the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish Church as well as other Parish Churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig. It aims to enrich the devotion to the Saints and their Relics and encourage the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It also attracts pilgrims where the relics are exposed for public veneration.

The Relics of the Reliquary are authentic and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the source for public veneration.

For inquiries and requests for third class relics, please write to:

oratorioph@gmail.com

Panalangin kay San Roque

Si Roque ay isang pangkaraniwang mamamayan lamang na nagbuhat sa isang mayamang angkan at isinilang ng may mapulang krus sa ibabaw ng kanyang sikmura. Naulila siyang lubos sa gulang na dalawampung taon at bilang pagtalima sa tagubilin ni Hesukristo, sa kanyang tagasunod, lihim niyang ipinamahagi ang kanyang kayamanan sa mga mahihirap. Nagsuot manlalakbay at nagtungo sa Roma. Dito inialay niya ang kanyang buhay sa paglilingkod sa mga may sakit hanggang siya ay nahawa. Siya ay nag-isa at pinagkalooban ng isang aso na nagbigay ng tinapay at nag-alaga sa kanya. Si Roque ay nagpapagaling sa may sakit at maraming ipinamalas na himala. Siya ay nabilanggo ng limang taon dahil sa maling paratang sa kanya. Sa loob ng limang taon ay nagdanas siya ng maraming hirap at sakit sa bilangguan. Isang araw napansin na nagliliwanag sa loob ng bilangguan at nakitang patay si Roque. Sa gawing ulunan ay nakita nila ang isang pirasong tabla na nakasulat ay ganito: “SINO MANG ABUTIN NG SALOT AY TUMAWAG SA AKING ALIPING SI SAN ROQUE AT IPAG-AADYA KO, ALANG ALANG SA KANYA.”

PANALANGIN KAY SAN ROQUE

O Dakilang San Roque, ipag-adya mo kami, idinudulog namin mula sa awa ng Diyos; sa pamamagitan mo, maiangat nawa ng aming mga katawan sa mga nakakahawang sakit, at ang aming mga kaluluwa sa nakamamatay na kasalanan.

Alalayan mo kami na magamit ng tama ang aming kalusugan at batahin ang mga paghihirap ng may tiyaga; at sa pamamagitan ng iyong halimbawa ay amin din tamasahin ang kaligayahang iyong nakamit sa bisa ng iyong mabuting kaugalian.

Gamot, biyaya ng langit sa lahat ng sakit nasa iyo mahal na San Roque, mediko ng lahat ng salot at karamdaman.

(Tahimik na ipanalangin sandali ang sariling kahilingan)

O Mahal na Patrong San Roque, ipanalangin mo kami.

Amen.