The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immacul [Cathedrals Churches photos Basilica photos & Mission Pictures]
Uploaded: January 16, 2012 12:21:35
Located in Washington DC, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.
Designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, the Basilica is the nation’s preeminent Marian shrine, dedicated to the patroness of the United States—the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. It is oftentimes affectionately referred to as America’s Catholic Church.
Visited by Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II, and Mother Teresa, among others, the Basilica, though distinctly American, rivals the great sanctuaries of Europe and the world.
Byzantine-Romanesque in style, its massive, one-of-a-kind superstructure is home to over 70 chapels and oratories that relate to the peoples, cultures and traditions that are the fabric of the Catholic faith and the mosaic of our
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 30/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Tammy M. Anderson January 16, 2012
Beautiful church and capture, Boyd. #1436914Gail Vitikacs January 16, 2012
Awesome....just goregous! #9924263Larry L. Redmon January 16, 2012
Very nice, Boyd! #9924327Tammy Espino January 16, 2012
Beautiful church and outstanding capture! :) #9924460Tammy Espino January 16, 2012
Beautiful church and outstanding capture! :) #9924461Boyd L. Alexander January 17, 2012
Than you Tammy, Gail, Larry, and Tammy E, for your much appreciatd support! #9925034Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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