Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
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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 Catholic 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 Sacrament | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
Year consecrated | 1999 |
Location | |
Location | Hanceville, Alabama, United States |
Geographic coordinates | 34.055682°N 86.688594°W / 34.055682; -86.688594 |
Website | |
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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 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.