Hanceville, Alabama: Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
A big new Roman Catholic shrine built to look old and impressive. Has a Shroud of Turin exhibit, which is a good start.
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
- Address:
- 3222 County Rd. 548, Hanceville, AL
- Directions:
- AL Hwy 91, east on County Hwy 47, right on County Road 548. Our Lady of the Angels Monastery.
- Phone:
- 205-271-2917
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament The Most Blessed Sacrament is a large Catholic shrine in the middle of the Alabama countryside. Newly built to model much older churches in Europe, the shrine is beautiful but tends to feel like a religious Epcot. Also has a Shroud of Turin exhibit, a replica of the Lourdes grotto in France, and a gift shop inside a castle.
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