Portal:Shrines
Shrines
A shrine is a sacred place, typically a church or chapel, designated by the local bishop for pilgrimage and devotion, as defined in Canon 1230 of the Code of Canon Law. Shrines serve as centers for specific spiritual devotions, often associated with saints, Marian apparitions, or significant events in salvation history. They are places where the faithful gather to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, sacraments, and pilgrimage.
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The Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida, Brazil, is the largest Marian shrine globally, venerating a statue of the Virgin Mary found in 1717 by fishermen. Dedicated in 1980, it draws 6–7 million pilgrims yearly, reflecting Brazil’s 123–140 million Catholics. As the Patroness of Brazil, the basilica’s vibrant cultural expressions, including a museum and festivals, embody the nation’s syncretic faith, making it a cornerstone of South American Catholicism.
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| ShrineName | AssociatedSaints | Diocese | City | Country | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShrineName | AssociatedSaints | Diocese | City | Country | Established |
| Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang | Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and companions, [[Our Lady of La Vang]] | Archdiocese of Huế | Hải Phú | Vietnam | 1820-08-17 |
| Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, [[Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton]], [[Saint John Neumann]] | [[Archdiocese of Washington]] | [[Washington, D.C.]] | United States | 1920-09-23 |
| Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Kraków | Saint Faustina Kowalska, Saint John Paul II | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kraków | Kraków | Poland | 1968-01-01 |
| Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes | Saint Bernadette Soubirous | Roman Catholic Diocese of Tarbes-et-Lourdes | Lourdes | France | 1866-05-21 |
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