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Encyclopedia > Shrines to the Virgin Mary

In the culture and practice of some Christian Churches - mainly, but not solely, the Roman Catholic Church - a shrine to the Virgin Mary or Marian shrine is a shrine marking an apparition or other miracle ascribed to the Blessed Virgin Mary, or a site on which is centered a historically strong Marian devotion. Such locales are often the destination of pilgrimages. For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Eastern Orthodox shrine Buddhist shrine just outside Wat Phnom. ... Apparition of The Virgin to St Bernard by Filippino Lippi (1486) Oil on panel, 210 x 195 cm Church of Badia, Florence Marian apparitions are events in which the Virgin Mary is purported to have supernaturally appeared to one or more persons, typically Catholics, in various settings. ... A miracle, derived from the old Latin word miraculum meaning something wonderful, is a striking interposition of divine intervention by God in the universe by which the ordinary course and operation of Nature is overruled, suspended, or modified. ... “Our Lady” redirects here. ... “Our Lady” redirects here. ... A pilgrimage is a journey by a religious person to a place that is sacred according to his or her religion. ...


Many of the shrines have acquired a symbolic value for patriotism and nationalism in their area.


Among the shrines considered most significant for their apparitions:

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Brazil

Aparecida is a Brazilian city and municipality in the state of São Paulo. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Our Lady of Aparecida (also written as Our Lady Aparecida) is the patron saint of Brazil, represented by a statue of the Virgin Mary located in the Basilica of Aparecida, in the city of Aparecida in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. ...

Canada

The statue of Our Lady of Combermere Our Lady of Combermere is a religious title given within Roman Catholicism to the Blessed Virgin, Mary, the mother of Jesus. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government - Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area...

China

Our Lady of China (Chinese: 中華聖母)is the name given to an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Donglu, China in 1900. ... Donglu (Chinese: 东闾, trad. ... This article is about the religous people known as Christians. ... position in Guizhou district of Guiyang View of Guiyang Typically known as the Forest City, Guiyang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is the capital of Guizhou province in the Peoples Republic of China. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering...

Cyprus

kykkos Monastry ,Outside View with the adorable Orthodox icons hand painted on the walls. ...

Ecuador

  • Our Lady of the Swan (Nuestra Señora del Cisne), in El Cisne, Loja, Ecuador.

Loja may refer to: Loja, Granada, Spain Loja Province, Ecuador Loja, Ecuador, capital of Loja province Loja (crater), a crater on Mars named after the Ecuadorian city Category: ...

Egypt

Zeitoun, also El-Zeitoun or Zeitun, is a district of Cairo, Egypt. ...

France

La Salette is a mountaintop village near Grenoble, France. ... There is another Lourdes with a different pronunciation, see Lourdes, Brazil Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica Lourdes (Lorda in Occitan) is a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées département in France. ... This article is about the French pilgrimage location. ... This is the standard image for Miraculous Medal prayer cards. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

Greece

  • Our Lady of Tinos, Tinos Island, Greece's patron saint.
  • Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain, Mount Athos, Greece,the garden of the Mother of God being out of bounds to all other women.

Tinos (Greek: Τήνος; Italian: Tine) is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. ... Capital Karyes Official languages Koine Greek, Church Slavonic, Modern Greek, Russian, Serbian, Georgian, Bulgarian, Romanian (both liturgical and civil use), Modern Greek (civil use) Government  -  Head of State2 Dora Bakoyannis  -  Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Area  -  Total 390 km²  150 sq mi  Population  -   estimate 2,250  Demonyms: Athonite, Hagiorite (English); Αθωνίτης, Αγιορίτης (Greek). ...

Holy Land

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Hebrew נָצְרַת (Natzrat) (Standard) Náẓərat Arabic الناصرة (an-Nāṣira) Name Meaning Ancient word in Hebrew Government City District North Population 64,800[1] (2006) Jurisdiction 14 200 dunams (14. ... Mount Zion (Hebrew: ‎ transliteration: Har Tziyyon - Height) is the ancient name of a mountain in jerusalem southe of the old city. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... The Garden of Gethsemane. ... Central Bethlehem This article is about the city in the West Bank. ...

India

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health The Basilica of Our Lady of Health is located at the small town of Velankanni in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ... Vailankanni, also known as Velankanni, is a small town located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal 350 km south of Chennai (Madras) and 12 km south of Nagapattinam on the Coromandel Coast, in Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Poondi Matha Basilica Poondi Matha Bascillica,Poondi Mary Bascillica (Our Lady of Lourdes shrine),Catholic pilgrimage centre,Tamil Nadu,South India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Thoothukudi (தூத்துக்குடி in Tamil), also known as Tuticorin is a city and district in Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Ireland

This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Italy

The Basilica of the Holy House, or Chiesa della Casa Santa, is a Catholic place of pilgrimage in Loreto (AN), Italy. ... Loreto is the Italian word for laurel-wood. ... Nickname: Motto: SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Government  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area  - City 1,285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban 5... This article is in need of attention. ... Pompei is a city in the province of Naples (Campania, Italy). ... The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

Japan

History The famous Heian period waka poet, Ono no Komachi, is said to have been born here (but the true location of her birth is uncertain). ...

Lebanon

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat, also spelled Beshouat or Beshwat, is a Marian shrine in the village of Bechouat in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. ... Beqaa Valley Beqaa (Arabic: البقاع) is a valley in Lebanon. ... Our Lady of Zahle and the Bekaa (also spelled Beqaa), is a Marian shrine located in the city of Zahle in the Beqaa Valley. ... Zahlé (Arabic: زحلة; also transliterated Zahlah or Zahleh) is the capital of Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon. ... Beqaa Valley Beqaa (Arabic: البقاع) is a valley in Lebanon. ... Jezzine (also spelled Jizzin) is a picturesque town in Lebanon, located 22 km from Sidon and 73 km south of Beirut. ... Our Lady of Lebanon, also known as Notre Dame du Liban, is the patron saint of the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. ... Statue of Notre Dame du Liban Basilica of St. ... Statue in Martyr’s Square The Beirut Central District (BCD) is the name given Beirut’s historical and geographical core, the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country. ... For other uses, see Beirut (disambiguation). ... Ain Ebel (Arabic عين إبل) is a village located in south of Lebanon. ... Our Lady of Mantara, also known in English as Our Lady of Awaiting, is a holy Christian site and a Marian shrine in the village of Maghdouché in Lebanon. ... Maghdouché (also Maghdouche, Maghdoucheh or Maghdousheh) is a town in the South Governorate in Lebanon. ... Our Lady of Nourieh, Saydet el Nourieh in Arabic, is a Marian shrine in Hamat, Lebanon. ... Theoprosopon is the Greek name of Lithoprosopon, a cape in north Lebanon, also known today by the name of Râs ach-Chaq’a’. The cape is a situated between the ancient cities of Batroun and Tripoli. ... Hamat is a Christian village in Lebanon. ... Our Lady of the Wind, Saydet El-Rih in Arabic, was built in the Byzantine era in Enfeh, Lebanon. ... Enfeh is a small fishing town on the coast of North Lebanon built around the ruins of several short-lived cities going back to the pre-Phoenician period. ...

Lithuania

Chapel devoted to Our Lady of Ostra Brama in the St. ... The gate seen from the old town side Gate of Dawn (Lithuanian: , Polish: , Belarusian: ) was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. ... Not to be confused with Vilnius city municipality. ...

Malta

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sanctuary, Valletta,Malta
  • Old Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Birżebbuġa, Malta
  • Parish Church of the Anuciation, Tarxien, Malta
  • Parish Church of the Anuciation, Balzan, Malta
  • Parish Church of Maria Regina, Marsa, Malta
  • Parish Church of Monte Carmele, Fgura, Malta
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Pietà, Malta
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Loreto, Għajnsielem, Malta
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Paola, Malta
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta
  • Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Burmaradd, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Għaxaq, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Gudja, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Mġarr, Malta
  • Rotonda of St. Mary, Mosta, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Mqabba, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Qrendi, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Birkirkara, Malta
  • Parish Church of St. Mary, Attard, Malta
  • Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ħamrun, Malta
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompey, Marsaxlokk, Malta
  • Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Bir id-Deheb, Malta
  • Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Bubaqra, Żurrieq, Malta
  • Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ħal-Muxi, Żebbuġ, Malta
  • Knisja tal-Madonna tal-Girgenti, Siġġiewi, Malta
  • Knisja tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu, Mdina, Malta
  • Knisja tal-Madonna tas-Silġ, Delimara, Malta
  • Kappella tal-Madonna tal-Midalja Mirakuluża, Blata l-Bajda, Malta
  • Knisja ta' Santa Marija tal-Ħlas, Żejtun, Malta
  • Knisja tal-Madonna tal-Ħlas, Qormi, Malta
  • Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Ghar, Rabat, Malta
  • Santwarju tal-Madonna ta' Pinu, Għarb,Gozo
  • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa in Mellieħa, Malta
  • Knisja ta' Marija Bambina, Senglea, Malta
  • Knisja ta' Marija Bambina, Naxxar, Malta
  • The Sanctuary of our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Cospicua, Malta
  • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces, Żabbar, Malta

Valletta, population 6,315 (official estimate for 2005), is the capital city of Malta. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Tarxien is a small village found in the southern part of Malta. ... For the international Balzan prize and its donator, Eugenio Balzan, see Balzan Prize Balzan (or Ħal Balzan) is the name of a small village found towards the centre of the Maltese Islands in the Mediterranean sea. ... Marsa is a town south of Malta. ... Fgura is a medium-sized town in Malta, on the island of Malta. ... The Pietà waterfront Pietà (or Tal-Pietà) is a small town located on the outskirts of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. ... // Paola, (or old name Casal Paula), is a town in the south of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people (Nov 2005). ... St Pauls Bay (San Pawl il-Baħar in Maltese) is situated in the north west of the island of Malta, sixteen kilometres from the capital city Valletta. ... Għaxaq (or Ħal Għaxaq) is a village in the south of Malta, with a population of 4,388 people (Nov 2005). ... Gudja (or Il-Gudja) is a village in Malta with a population of 2,901 (Nov 2005). ... Mġarr (or L-Imġarr), formerly known as Mgiarro, is a small town northwest of the mainland of Malta. ... Mosta (or Il-Mosta) is a town situated in the middle of the island of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. ... Mqabba (or L-Imqabba) is a small village in the south of Malta, with a population of 3,021 inhabitants (Nov 2005). ... Qrendi or Il-Qrendi is a small village in the southwest of Malta, with a population of 2,525 people (November 2005). ... Birkirkara (or BKara) is a city of 21,775 inhabitants (as of November 2005) in central Malta. ... Attard (or ĦAttard) is a village located near the centre of the island of Malta, with a population of around 10,000. ... Ħamrun (or Il-Ħamrun) is a town in the Inner Harbour Region of Malta, with a population of 9,513 people (Nov 2005). ... Marsaxlokk Harbour The fish market at Marsaxlokk A luzzu, a traditional eyed boat, at Marsaxlokk. ... Żurrieq (or Iż-Żurrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ... See also: Żebbuġ, Gozo for the small village on the island of Gozo. ... Siġġiewi (or Is-Siġġiewi) is situated on a plateau in the South Western part of Malta, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta the capital city. ... Not to be confused with Medina. ... Blata l-Bajda is a suburb of Ħamrun in Malta, on the way to Valletta Notable buildings include the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. ... Chapel of St. ... Statue of The Last Supper, used during the Good Friday procession in Qormi. ... Rabat (or Ir-Rabat) is a village just outside Mdina, Malta. ... Ta Pinu Sanctuary is located 700 meters away from the village of Gharb, located on the island of Gozo, Malta. ... Għarb (or L-Għarb) is a village located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, Malta, with a population of 1,160 people (Nov 2005). ... Gozo is an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, second in size to the island of Malta. ... The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa (Maltese: Il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa) is a Marian shrine in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. ... Mellieħa is a large village in the northern part of Malta. ... Senglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly in the Grand Harbour area. ... Naxxar (or In-Naxxar) is a village in the central north of Malta, with a population of about 11,947 people (Nov 2005). ... Cospicua, is a title given to the city of Bormla as it is known to the Maltese. ... Żabbar (or Ħaż-Żabbar) is the fourth largest town in Malta, with a population of 14,694 (Nov 2005). ...

Malaysia

  • Our Lady of Good Health. ( Annaivailankanni ) Kampong Pandan Kuala Lumpur.

Mexico

Our Lady of Guadalupe. ... Nickname: Motto: Capital en movimiento Location of Mexico City in south central Mexico Coordinates: , Country Federal entity Boroughs The 16 delegaciones Founded c. ...

Netherlands

Heiloo is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. ... The Hermitage of Our Lady, the Garden Enclosed is the youngest of the typical Dutch hermitages. ... Warfhuizen (Gronings: Waarfhoezen) is a village in Groningen, a province in the extreme North of the Netherlands. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... s-Hertogenbosch ( ) (literally The Dukes Forest), colloquially known as Den Bosch ( (help· info)) — translated in French as Bois-le-Duc, in German as Herzogenbusch and in Spanish as Bolduque — is a municipality in the Netherlands, and also the capital of the province of North Brabant. ...

Nicaragua

  • San Francisco de Cuapa

San Francisco de Cuapa is a municipality in the Chontales department of Nicaragua. ...

Philippines

Parañaque City (pop. ... The Manila Cathedral before the 1880 earthquake Manila Cathedral facade The Manila Cathedral, also known as the minor basilica of the Immaculate Conception, was the seat of the Archbishop of Manila during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, and still remains the ecclesisastical seat of the Archdiocese of Manila. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... San Sebastian Church The Basilica Minore de San Sebastian or, more known as San Sebastian Church, is the seat of the Parish of San Sebastian and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. ... Quiapo is a well known district of old Manila and a place which offers cheap prices on items ranging from electronics to native handicrafts. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny... The Visitation is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from February 15 to February 23, 1982. ... The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank, was one of the earlier anti-tank weapons using a high explosive anti-tank projectile. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Cagayan Region: Cagayan Valley (Region II) Capital: Tuguegarao City Founded: 1581 Population: 2000 census—993,580 (25th largest) Density—110 per km² (16th lowest) Area: 9,002 km² (3rd largest) Divisions: Highly urbanized cities—0 Component cities—1 Municipalities—28 Barangays—820 Congressional districts... Manaoag is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. ... Pangasinan, officially Province of Pangasinan (Pangasinan: Luyag na Pangasinan), is one of the provinces of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny... The City of Valenzuela (Filipino: Lungsod ng Valenzuela) is one of the cities and municipalities in the Phillipines that make up Metro Manila. ... The Peñafrancia Basilica Minore is located on the outskirts of Naga City in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. ... Antipolo City is a city in the Philippines and was recently made the capital of the province of Rizal. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ...

Poland

Marian Sanctuaries in Poland
Locality Church Cult Object
Bardo Church of the Visitiation of our Lady. Redemptorists Sculpture of our lady from the 12th century ., crowned July 3rd 1966. (abp Bolesław Kominek)
Będków Church of the Immaculate Conception Icon of Our Lady of Będkow from the 15th century.
Biechowo Church of the Immaculate Conception Paulists Icon of Our Lady of Joy MB from the 15th century crowned September 12, 1976. by (cardinal. Stefan Wyszyński)
Błotnica Church of the Immaculate Conception Icon of Our Lady from the 16th century crowned in 1977.
Bochnia Church of St. Nicholas Icon of Our Lady from the 15th-16th century, crowned in 1931.
Borek Stary Monastery of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary obraz MB Borkowskiej z Dzieciątkiem, crowned on the August 15th 1919

The original Black Madonna of CzÄ™stochowa, The fleur-de-lys (Flower of Light) The Black Madonna of CzÄ™stochowa (The Archtype) The Fleur-de-luce/Lys/Lis Madonna (Czarna Madonna or Matka Boska CzÄ™stochowska in Polish) icon was, according to legend, painted by St. ... Motto: CzÄ™stochowa to dobre miasto (CzÄ™stochowa is a good city) Coordinates: , Country Voivodeship Powiat city county Gmina CzÄ™stochowa Established 11th century City Rights 1356 Government  - Mayor Tadeusz Wrona Area  - City 162. ... Categories: Basilicas | Churches in Poland | Stub ... For other uses, see Lichen (disambiguation). ... The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris) is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1732 by Saint Alphonsus Liguori. ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... July 3rd is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Pauline is a female given name, originally the French form of Paulina. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stefan Cardinal WyszyÅ„ski His Eminence Stefan Cardinal WyszyÅ„ski (3 August 1901 - 28 May 1981) was a Polish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Bochnia (IPA: ) is a town of 30,000 inhabitants on the river Raba in southern Poland, 35 km southeast of Kraków. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Portugal

Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Fatima (pron. ... District or region Santarém Municipality Ourém Area 71. ...

Puerto Rico

Sabana grande is a Spanish term meaning big sheet or grand sheet. ...

Spain

The Virgin of Montserrat, or La Moreneta in its setting Detail The Virgin of Montserrat is a statue of Mary, Mother of Jesus venerated at the Montserrat mountain in Catalonia, Spain. ... Anthem: Capital Barcelona Official language(s) Catalan,Spanish and Aranese. ... Covadonga (Asturian: Cuadonga), from Latin Cova dominica, Cavern of the Lady, is a village in Asturias, northwestern Spain, among the Picos de Europa mountains where Spanish Christians won a battle over the Muslim Moors around 718 and 725. ... The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe (Spanish: Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) is a monastic establishment in Cáceres province of the Extremadura autonomous community of Spain, which used to be the most important monastery in the country for more than four centuries. ... Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica The basilica at night The Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar or Nuestra Señora del Pilar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon, of great importance in Spain. ... For other uses, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... Capital Zaragoza Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 4th  47 719 km²  9,4% Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 11th  1 217 514  2,9%  25,51/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Spanish  Aragonese  aragonés Statute of Autonomy August 16, 1982 ISO 3166-2 AR Parliamentary representation  â€“ Congress seats  â€“ Senate... Motto: Dominator Hercules Fundator Andaluc a por s , para Espa a y la humanidad (Andalusia for herself, for Spain, and for humanity) Capital Seville Area  - total  - % of Spain Ranked 2nd 87 268 km 17,2% Population  - Total (2003)  - % of Spain  - Density Ranked 1st 7 478 432 17,9% 85,70...

Sri Lanka

Matara (or Metera), is an archeological site in Eritrea (a few kilometers south of Senafe), it was a major Aksumite & Pre-Aksumite City. ...

Turkey

Pope John Paul II visited the House of the Virgin Mary in 1979. ... Map of Lydia in ancient times showing location of Ephesus and other ancient cities in western Anatolia Ephesus (Greek: , Turkish: ) was an Ionian Greek city in ancient Anatolia, founded by colonists from Athens in the 10th century BC[1]. The city was located in Ionia, where the Cayster River (K... John the Apostle (Hebrew: Johanan ;Greek Ιωάννης, see names of John) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. ... The Church of Mary The Church of Mary (Turkish: Meryem Kilisesi) is an ancient Christian cathedral dedicated to the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary), located in Ephesus, Turkey. ... Map of Lydia in ancient times showing location of Ephesus and other ancient cities in western Anatolia Ephesus (Greek: , Turkish: ) was an Ionian Greek city in ancient Anatolia, founded by colonists from Athens in the 10th century BC[1]. The city was located in Ionia, where the Cayster River (K... The Council of Ephesus was held in Ephesus, Asia Minor in 431 under Emperor Theodosius II, grandson of Theodosius the Great. ...

Ukraine

Pochayiv Lavra of the Assumption of the Theotokos (Ukrainian: ; Russian: ) has for centuries been the foremost spiritual and ideological centre of various Orthodox denominations in Western Ukraine. ...

United Kingdom

Timber framed buildings in St Nicholas Street The Ancient House is decorated with a particularly fine example of pargeting Ipswich (pronounced ) is the county town of Suffolk and a non-metropolitan district in East Anglia, England on the estuary of the River Orwell. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Our Lady of Walsingham refers to the 11th century English Marian apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a Saxon noblewoman in the village of Walsingham, Norfolk. ... Seal of the Medieval Shrine The Anglican National Procession to Walsingham proceeds through the ruined abbey, May 2003. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Our Lady of Cardigan (Welsh: Mair o Aberteifi), the national Catholic shrine of Wales, is a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary located in a chapel in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. ... Cardigan (Welsh: Aberteifi) is the traditional county town of Cardiganshire (Ceredigion) in west Wales. ... This article is about the country. ... Caversham is a suburb in the unitary authority of Reading, England, although, historically, Caversham was part of Oxfordshire. ... , Reading is a town, unitary authority (the Borough of Reading) and urban area in the English county of Berkshire. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Shrine of Our Ladye Star of the Sea in Bradstowe (now Broadstairs) was an old chapel that dated back at least to the 1350s. ... For other places with the same name, see Doncaster (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

United States

Photo of the newly renovated Exterior of the Basilica taken after the first Mass celebrated in there on October 29, 2006. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... // View of the east side of the basilica. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church and a shrine to the Virgin Mary, operated by the Conventual Franciscan Friars. ... Carey is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. ... Northwest Ohio contains a number of counties that are sometimes considered parts of West Central Ohio or North Central Ohio including: Williams County, Ohio Fulton County, Ohio Lucas County, Ohio Ottawa County, Ohio Erie County, Ohio Sandusky County, Ohio Seneca County, Ohio Putnam County, Ohio Wood County, Ohio Hancock County... The Black Madonna Shrine and Grotto is a shrine located in the unincorporated area south of Pacific and Southwest of Eureka. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri, and included the mean center of U.S. population in 1980. ... Statue of a nun at Holy Hill Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians is a Catholic shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. ... Erin is a town located in Washington County, Wisconsin. ... Mary, Queen of the Universe Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine is located in Orlando, Florida at 8300 Vineland Avenue. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government  - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area  - City 101 sq mi (261. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Bristol County Settled 1634 Incorporated 1694 (town) Reincorporated 1914 (city) Government  - Type Mayor-council city  - Mayor Kevin Dumas Area  - City  28. ... Our Lady of Lebanon, also known as Notre Dame du Liban, is the patron saint of the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... Emmitsburg is a town located in Frederick County, Maryland. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... Auriesville, New York is a hamlet of Glen, New York. ... This article is about the state. ... Miraculous Medal also known as Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is a unique medal worn by millions of Catholics and even non-Catholics today. ... Perryville is a city located in Perry County, Missouri. ... The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is a Roman Catholic shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Belleville, Illinois. ... Belleville is a city in St. ... Grace Episcopal Church of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is an Anglo-Catholic parish of the Episcopal Church, part of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. ... Goliad is a city in Goliad County, Texas, United States. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... Henni Hall St. ... St. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... The University of Notre Dame IPA: is a Catholic[4] institution located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated section of St. ... An arial view of the University of Notre Dame du Lacs (Our Lady of the Lake) center campus and its Main Building with its famous Golden Dome. ... Our Lady, Queen of Peace statue Our Lady of Peace Shrine is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Jose located in Santa Clara, California. ... Location of Santa Clara within Santa Clara County, California. ... Our Lady of Prompt Succor is the religious title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, by the Roman Catholic Church. ... NOLA redirects here. ... A typical residential street in Bayside. ... This article is about the state. ... Cottage Grove is a village located in Dane County, Wisconsin. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked... The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is a Catholic shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in rural Brown County, Wisconsin, in Champion, Wisconsin, within the town of Green Bay in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in La Crosse, Wisconsin. ... La Crosse is a city located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. ... Rhineland is a town located in Montgomery County, Missouri. ... Eastport is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. ... “San Francisco” redirects here. ... The Cathedral of Saint Mary, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

Venezuela

Betania is a municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. ...

Vietnam

Our Lady of La Vang is a Catholic sanctuary in Vietnam, where a vision of the Virgin Mary was seen in 1798. ...

See also

Apparition of The Virgin to St Bernard by Filippino Lippi (1486) Oil on panel, 210 x 195 cm Church of Badia, Florence A Marian apparition is an event in which the Virgin Mary is supposed to have supernaturally appeared to one or more persons, typically Catholics, in various settings. ... Necedah Shrine, Necedah,Wisconsin. ...

References

  1. ^ http://www.divinarivelazione.org/eng/index2.html

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Article about "Shrine" in the English Wikipedia on 24-Apr-2004 (309 words)
As distinguished from a temple, a shrine is usually located because it houses a particular relic or cult image which is the object of worship or veneration, or because it is constructed on a site which is thought to be particularly holy, as opposed to being placed for the convenience of worshippers.
The shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Walsingham in England
Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary at Czestochowa, Poland
shrine: Definition, Synonyms and Much More from Answers.com (1459 words)
As distinguished from a temple, a shrine usually houses a particular relic or cult image, which is the object of worship or veneration, or is constructed on a site which is thought to be particularly holy, as opposed to being placed for the convenience of worshippers.
Shrines were always centered on some image of Christ or a saint - for instance, a statue, painting, mural or mosaic, and may have had a reredos behind them (without a Tabernacle built in).
The Shrine of the Báb and its Terraces on Mt.
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