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Cebu’s Forever Love: Temple of Leah, Art Gallery and Museum

In Travel and Culture on May 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Witness the love stories here at Temple of Leah, a promising landmark of forever love… Temple of Leah built 2012 A.D. by Teodorico S. Adarna and family in memory of his beloved wife.

Panoramic View of Cebu

Panoramic view of Cebu from Temple of Leah, a Greek-inspired architecture, a symbol of undying love of a husband for his most beloved Leah.   Leah Villa Albino-Adarna’s lifetime collection of art will be showcased in the 24 chambers of this Temple for the members of her family who cherish her memory…

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We ​visited the art gallery and museum dedicated to our grand aunt Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. She was chosen Matron Queen of her Alma Mater, the University of Southern Philippines. This nine-foot bronze statue portrays her composure and regal bearing when she was crowned. Temple of Leah built 2012 A.D. by her most loving husband, Teodorico S. Adarna and family.

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“I constructed this temple in the year 2012 A.D. as a symbol of my undying love and ceaseless devotion to Leah Villa Albino-Adarna, my wife of 53 years. I adopted an architectural and structural design that can withstand and still be appreciated for a millenium so this Temple will become a landmark of Cebu…” ~ Teodorico S. Adarna