John Bosco also known as Don Bosco to the Roman Catholics, was an Italian priest and was considered the Father of the Youth because of his dedication on helping children, devotion to Mama Mary as the Help of Christians and for his positive and spiritual teachings. Several churches, religious sectors and places are named after him and honored him as their patron saint to preserve and continue his legacy for the next generations.
The relic is on tour around the world to visit the places where his teachings and principles are practiced. Philippines won't be left behind from this tour since it is the predominantly Roman Catholic country in Asia followed by East Timor.
The remains of a saint after they died are called relics by the Catholic Church. It can be the whole body or any part of the body. The right hand of John Bosco was preserved and enclosed inside a zinc case, locked with documents and seal from the Vatican. The right hand is placed inside a sculpture of John Bosco, which is a replica of his body when he died. Even the face was really molded from his face.
Churches and schools managed by the Salesians are lucky to have the relic's visit to their place for a day or two. The arrival of the relic was first received by St John Bosco Parish in Bacolod and ended at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque, where a midnight vigil was held and stayed there for 2 days before flying to Vietnam.
It was like someone's wake where people could see it for public viewing and pray through his intercession as a saint. Local public officials are also present for the farewell mass, even the representatives and ambassador from Italy and the Vatican also attended. c",)
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