Talk to tackle devotion of holy relics

RELIGIOUS relics have played an important role in the spread of Catholicism.

This is because individuals see them  as a way to come closer to the saints and thus form a closer bond with God.

On Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, the public is invited to attend a free talk on “The devotion of Holy Relics with its historical, anthropological and spiritual dimensions,” with Fr. Dennis Ruiz, OAD as the speaker.

Fr. Dennis is the curator of the chapel of relics of the discalced Augustinians (OAD), member of the archdiocesan commission on cultural heritage, and chairman of the commission on liturgy and worship of the OAD. The talk will focus on the beginning of the proliferation of relics with its importance as one of the factors in the foundation of “Christianitas,” its abuses and the Church teachings that govern proper devotion.

The event is part of a series of free monthly lectures on heritage and culture, initiated by Hambin, a Cebuano cultural advocacy group. For details, call Laila Labajo at the University of San Carlos History Department at 2300100 local 310.