By ; Bambang Sunarno .
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History of the Marian shrine of Adi Ngadireso Retno , Overlapping , Malang , East Java is a forerunner to the establishment of a hermitage and retreat house of the Carmelites Ngadireso .
When the Japanese colonial era , many pastors were detained by the Japanese army , and one that still work when it is Romo Singgih O Carm .
There is also a race , Jacobus Eleazar , he actively petrified pastoral activity of Malang .
In the Dutch era , many plantations established by the Dutch in East Java . At that time, the village is famous Overlapping with the results of fruits and agricultural products .
There are a few Dutch people who ask the bishop there at that time occupied by Mgr . Albers , O Carm who became pastor in Tumpang . Bishop asked to find someone who can develop farmland .
Bishop Jacobus chosen by Eleazar , then he was believed to cultivate five hectares of agricultural land in Ngadireso , Tumpang .
Because he is also diligent and pious lesson in faith and Catholic , he was believed to participate in fostering Catholic community in the village of Overlapping by Mr. Bishop .
During Japanese occupation , all missionaries detained by the Japanese government, and the only priest who still work when it is Singgih O Father, Carm.
Diocese of Malang time it covers an area of Malang Regency, Besuki and Madura.
Jacobus Eleazar , who is also member of the 3rd Order Carmelite Father Singgih actively assist the apostolic work completed up to the war of independence .
During the freedom struggle he was joined in prison , because at about helping the Netherlands . And finally she became Catholic high school biology teacher in Malang .
After a long war ravaged city Overlapping and abandoned shepherd , many Catholics who leave the faith .
In 1952 he had the initiative to make the Marian shrine in Ngadireso, Overlapping, in an area of 5 acres of land that was once a coffee plantation and orange .
Wates his estate in the village are now becoming a haven before continuing the trip to the Marian shrine in Ngadireso , which is now called the guesthouse Saloom .
The water source is very large and there was a lot of bull looking for a drink at the source , then the source is called the source of the bull .
Making the Marian shrine in Ngadireso referred untu strengthen devotion to the Blessed Mother for her daughter 's son , amounting to 12 people and Catholics there .
So he ordered a statue of Mary in Puh Sarang Kediri , East Java to stonecutters led by Father Jansen CM .
1953 Mary Cave Ngadireso blessed by Father Alberts O Carm , accompanied by Father Hardjo Kawi O Carm who once delivered the homily .
The new pilgrimage site was given the name " Mary Cave Spring Retno Adi "
Mary 's grotto is in place with a height of up to 800 meters above sea level , and the surrounding area is still a thicket and hillsides .
The statue of Mary was the size of a human and placed inside a stone cave , carved stone sculpture of the collared rosary .
Near the cave there are sources of water that still exists today and in the front yard there is a narrow cave about 2 meters , in front of a ravine .
From a distance it looks green hills and beautiful , what a beautiful landscape with the cool air , men will praise God for the glory of nature 's beauty .
Dated July 19, 1955 , Jacobus Eleazar died , and was buried wearing priestly robes , because he is a member of the 3rd Order of Carmelites who have now grown very impressive .
After the death of Jacobus Eleazar the cave was abandoned , although a lot of that came on a pilgrimage , but to get to that place far enough and creepy .
Since 1950 until 1966 the Catholic community activities and downs , because a lot of the change of address .
In 1965 the people of a new generation of Catholics in general , and bapyisan new entrants are no longer aware of any place " Mary Cave Senfang Retno Adi " is, even now there are still many people who do not know the shrine of Mary Cave .
Thanks to the devotion Jacobus Eleazar 50 years ago , now the area has become a vibrant place for prayer and retreat activities .
A place of devotion for her daughter's first son , now a place of devotion for all the children of God . So , thank you for reading this article .
Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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