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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: A unique feature of the Shrine is the Great Organ, honoring the memory of deceased chaplains and members of the armed forces. Ranked as one of the great pipe organs of the Western Hemisphere, it is, in fact, two instruments: the main organ located in the south gallery and the liturgical organ in ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Above the center doors of the impressive main entrance can be seen the beautiful scene of the Annunciation. This high relief carving is but one of many adorning the walls of The National Shrine. It is flanked by eight carved panels showing women who prefigured Mary or who were mentioned in the Go... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, donated by the Claretian Fathers, on the Crypt level on the west side of Memorial Hall. Dominating the chapel is a medallion of sculptured wood, gold-leafed, showing the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The altar is permanently arranged for Mass facing the peo... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The beautiful new Reredos of the Main Altar shows at top Christ in glory, with the symbols of the Evangelists around Him, and beneath, five life size figures of St. Brendan, St. Brigid, St. Patrick, Pope Celestine and St. Columba. It is one of the most impressive "Shrines of Worship" in the Natio... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The Chapel of St. Paschal is one of the Shrines situated in the cloistered grounds of the Monastery. This attractive monument was erected by the Brethern in honor of one of the great Saints of the Franciscan Order. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Connecticut Avenue at N Street, N. W. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Begun in 1920 by Bishop Shahan, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception commemorates the devotion of the Catholics of North America to Mary Immaculate. The style of the Shrine is this round-arched Romanesque with a free and sympathetic adaptation of the most distinctive features prevalen... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The Cathedral in the Nation's Capital is dedicated to St. Matthew, the Patron Saint of the city's many government workers. This historic church is host to the dignitaries of the government each year in January for the Red Mass. To the right of the Main Altar is the chapel of St. Joseph, with its ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Stone of Anointing, Holy Sepulchre and above is the Altar of Mt. Thabor. The Holy Land of America Franciscan Monastery View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Your cloister will be the wards of the hospitals. Your enclosure obedience - Your grille fear of God. The Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac is located to the right of The Miraculous Medal Chapel. Here we see in white Trani Marble, set against a background of Forest Green Marble, a statue of St. Lo... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: In The Upper Church can be seen the Main Altar under the baldachin or canopy. A graceful statue of Mary Immaculate measuring over seven feet tall is atop the dome which is supported by four rose color columns more than twenty feet high. In the center of the dome on the inside is a bronze Dove sym... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This chapel is one of the most unique Grottoes of Lourdes in existence. The beautiful grille door at its entrance and the exquisite grille of wrought iron which separates the chapel are considered by connoisseurs as remarkable pieces of workmanship. The symbols painted upon the ceilings are taken... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: It was dedicated in 1899. The gardens, statues, marble altars and chapels are of great beauty. The Catacombs give the visitor an accurate idea of those in Rome. The Grotto of Bethlehem in reproduced, the Gethsemane Valley, the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin and many more shrine too numerous to mention. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library