Marian devotion
Sanctuary of Our Lady
Charleston, South Carolina
The most important shrine in South Carolina.
Place: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of Our Lady in Charleston, South Carolina, was founded in 1820 by French missionaries. It's the most important shrine in South Carolina.
History of the sanctuary
The sanctuary was built by the French missionaries who arrived in South Carolina in the 19th century. The Virgin Mary is venerated as a protector of the sailors.
Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit the sanctuary to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on August 15.
The Shrine of Our Lady in Charleston is the most important in South Carolina.
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