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Sacred Art of the Basilica. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception contains the world’s largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art. The artistic embellishment of the Basilica, both inside and out, is in keeping with the Romanesque-Byzantine style of its architecture. Romanesque art is very enthusiastic in ...
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Jun 13, 2017 · 613. The statue of the Virgin Mary. R Stemple (Atlas Obscura User) Washington’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Roman Catholic Church...
The basilica is [3] dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception, designated as the principal Patroness accorded by Pope Pius IX on February 7, 1847. Pope Pius XI donated a mosaic rendition of the image in 1923. It serves as the patronal church of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Throughout the Basilica, you’ll glimpse the world’s largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art including statues, paintings and other mosaics. Visiting the Basilica. The Basilica is open 365 days a year, hosting nearly one million visitors every year. It offers masses and confessions daily as well as guided tours.
Dec 8, 2021 · Washington D.C., Dec 8, 2021 / 10:37 am. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Located in...
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