By Br. Marc Jozsef Lester G. Hallig, O.Carm.
On the feast of Blessed Titus Brandsma, the titular patron of the Philippine Carmelite Province, the remains of Br. Isagani Valle, O.Carm., were transferred to his final resting place named in his honor, the Br. Isagani Miro Valle Memorial Cross at the Carmelite Spirituality Center & Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ormoc.
Br. Isagani’s bones were moved from his former burial site, which was in the old chapel, already irreparably damaged by typhoons and earthquakes and soon to be demolished to make way for a new multi-purpose building. His new grave lies within the Memorial Cross.
In attendance were Carmelite Spirituality Center director Fr. Joiezl Piñon, O.Carm., and provincial hagiographer Br. Lester Hallig, O.Carm, as well as the Miro and the Valle families, who generously lent their resources and time to make the occasion successful.
It is also hoped that the momentous event would become an impetus in introducing Br. Isagani’s cause for beatification in the future.
Br. Isagani was martyred during a military crackdown in May 1983. His steely resolve to remain true to the ideals and spirituality of the Carmelite Order continues to be an inspiration to the current crop of friars.
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