Marian devotion
Sanctuary of Our Lady
Charleston, West Virginia
The most important shrine in West Virginia.
Place: Charleston, West Virginia
Type: Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of Our Lady in Charleston, West Virginia, was founded in 1870 by the Redemptive Fathers. It's the most important shrine in West Virginia.
History of the sanctuary
The sanctuary was built to serve the Catholic community of West Virginia. The Virgin Mary is venerated as a protector of the miners.
Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit the sanctuary to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on August 15.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady in Charleston is the most important in West Virginia.
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