The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, informally known as OLAM Shrine, is a prominent Roman CatholicLatin Rite shrine located in Hanceville, Alabama, United States within the Diocese of Birmingham. Adjacent is the cloistered Monastery of the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration, situated on a 400-acre (160 ha) site and a religious center affiliated with the Eternal Word Television Network.
Main plaza at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama. A statue of Mother Angelica's version of the Divine Child is prominently displayed in the plaza square.
The Shrine is notable for its gilt interior, solemn atmosphere, and 7.5-foot (2.3 m) monstrance. The Shrine is named in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament, while the building surroundings are dedicated to the Divino Niño, a title of the Child Jesus found prominently displayed all over the area. Its foundress, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, resided at the cloistered monastery with her nuns until her death in 2016.
In 1995, while travelling to Colombia to seek assistance for EWTN's Spanish-language programs, Mother Angelica attended Mass at the Sanctuary of the Divine Child Jesus in Bogotá and was inspired to build a shrine honoring the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Five anonymous benefactors contributed to the purchase of a 400-acre (160 ha) former soybean farm located in Hanceville, Alabama, and to construction costs and materials.[1][2] The monastery was consecrated in December 1999.
Description
The altar.
Rose Window
The exterior is characteristic Romanesque, but incorporates pointed arches and other Gothic elements. Mother Angelica sought to model the Shrine on 13th century Italian architecture, with its piazza or plaza square, colonnade, esplanade and various cosmatesque designs.[3] She also wanted the building to reflect materials from all over the world. The ceramic tile came from South America. The bronze doors depicting the Seven Joys and Seven Sorrows of Mary were designed and crafted in Spain. The floors, columns, and pillars are made of marble. The rare red Jasper marble is from Turkey. The wood for the pews, doors, and confessionals is cedar imported from Paraguay. Spanish workers came to build the doors. The stained glass windows were imported from Munich, Germany. The stations of the Cross inside are hand-carved.[4]
A statue of El Divino Niño is featured prominently one on the side altars of the Shrine, as well as a large statue of the Child Jesus, holding a heart at His palm, stands at the plaza square. On the liturgical feast day of Divine Child Jesus, balloons are customarily tied to his wrist for this feast.
The Shrine consists of a Cloistered Monastery, Upper and Lower church, near life sized Nativity scene, Lourdes Grotto, Castle which houses the gift shop and conference rooms, and John Paul II Eucharistic Center (open for tours Mon-Sat 10AM and 2PM).[5] A large ornate screen behind the High Altar divides the shrine between where the Poor Clare Nuns worship in cloister and where the faithful worship.
During construction, a storm struck the area, causing the church cross to be damaged. Initially, Mother Angelica wanted to repair it.[6] Later on, Mother Angelica associated the cross with the Tau cross.[7] The damaged remains of the top part of the cross are on display in the St. Joseph Courtyard. Another notable statue in the Shrine depicts a scourged Jesus Christ, symbolic of his pain and suffering at the cross.
Pilgrimages
People from all over the world make pilgrimages to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Pilgrimages consist of individuals or groups.[8]
References
^"Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament". Retrieved Aug 6, 2019.
^""How It All Began", Our Lady of the Angels Monastery". Retrieved Aug 6, 2019.
^""About the Shrine", Our Lady of the Angels Monastery". Retrieved Aug 6, 2019.
^Brandau, Jean. "Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama". Huntsville.about.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
^"Alabama's Official Travel Guide - Alabama.Travel - Local Tips for Your Alabama Vacation". alabama.travel. Retrieved Aug 6, 2019.
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External links
Official website
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Granda Liturgical Arts - description of church interior
January 07, 2023
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The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery informally known as OLAM Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin Rite shrine located in Hanceville Alabama United States within the Diocese of Birmingham Adjacent is the cloistered Monastery of the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration situated on a 400 acre 160 ha site and a religious center affiliated with the Eternal Word Television Network Shrine of the Most Blessed SacramentReligionAffiliationRoman CatholicYear consecrated1999LocationLocationHanceville Alabama United StatesShown within AlabamaShow map of AlabamaShrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament the United States Show map of the United StatesGeographic coordinates34 03 20 N 86 41 19 W 34 055682 N 86 688594 W 34 055682 86 688594 Coordinates 34 03 20 N 86 41 19 W 34 055682 N 86 688594 W 34 055682 86 688594Websiteolamshrine wbr orgMain plaza at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Hanceville Alabama A statue of Mother Angelica s version of the Divine Child is prominently displayed in the plaza square The Shrine is notable for its gilt interior solemn atmosphere and 7 5 foot 2 3 m monstrance The Shrine is named in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament while the building surroundings are dedicated to the Divino Nino a title of the Child Jesus found prominently displayed all over the area Its foundress Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation resided at the cloistered monastery with her nuns until her death in 2016 Contents 1 History 2 Description 3 Pilgrimages 4 References 5 External linksHistory Edit The entrance gates to the shrine In 1995 while travelling to Colombia to seek assistance for EWTN s Spanish language programs Mother Angelica attended Mass at the Sanctuary of the Divine Child Jesus in Bogota and was inspired to build a shrine honoring the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist Five anonymous benefactors contributed to the purchase of a 400 acre 160 ha former soybean farm located in Hanceville Alabama and to construction costs and materials 1 2 The monastery was consecrated in December 1999 Description Edit The altar Rose Window The exterior is characteristic Romanesque but incorporates pointed arches and other Gothic elements Mother Angelica sought to model the Shrine on 13th century Italian architecture with its piazza or plaza square colonnade esplanade and various cosmatesque designs 3 She also wanted the building to reflect materials from all over the world The ceramic tile came from South America The bronze doors depicting the Seven Joys and Seven Sorrows of Mary were designed and crafted in Spain The floors columns and pillars are made of marble The rare red Jasper marble is from Turkey The wood for the pews doors and confessionals is cedar imported from Paraguay Spanish workers came to build the doors The stained glass windows were imported from Munich Germany The stations of the Cross inside are hand carved 4 A statue of El Divino Nino is featured prominently one on the side altars of the Shrine as well as a large statue of the Child Jesus holding a heart at His palm stands at the plaza square On the liturgical feast day of Divine Child Jesus balloons are customarily tied to his wrist for this feast The Shrine consists of a Cloistered Monastery Upper and Lower church near life sized Nativity scene Lourdes Grotto Castle which houses the gift shop and conference rooms and John Paul II Eucharistic Center open for tours Mon Sat 10AM and 2PM 5 A large ornate screen behind the High Altar divides the shrine between where the Poor Clare Nuns worship in cloister and where the faithful worship During construction a storm struck the area causing the church cross to be damaged Initially Mother Angelica wanted to repair it 6 Later on Mother Angelica associated the cross with the Tau cross 7 The damaged remains of the top part of the cross are on display in the St Joseph Courtyard Another notable statue in the Shrine depicts a scourged Jesus Christ symbolic of his pain and suffering at the cross Pilgrimages EditPeople from all over the world make pilgrimages to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Pilgrimages consist of individuals or groups 8 References Edit Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Retrieved Aug 6 2019 How It All Began Our Lady of the Angels Monastery Retrieved Aug 6 2019 About the Shrine Our Lady of the Angels Monastery Retrieved Aug 6 2019 Brandau Jean Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville Alabama Huntsville about com Retrieved 2019 08 05 Alabama s Official Travel Guide Alabama Travel Local Tips for Your Alabama Vacation alabama travel Retrieved Aug 6 2019 EWTN Video Tour 2008 Story of a damaged Roman Cross www thecross photo com Retrieved Aug 6 2019 Shrine Pilgrimage Packet PDF Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament External links EditOfficial website Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Granda Liturgical Arts description of church interior Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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