The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, informally known as OLAM Shrine, is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin Rite 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.Make Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament a centerpiece of your Hanceville vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Hanceville road trip tool.
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 Most 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.
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The most amazing spiritual and educational experience. You visit famous homes that were built for a family, but then you come here and see the building of a magnificent church, reminiscing Asis...
The most amazing spiritual and educational experience. You visit famous homes that were built for a family, but then you come here and see the building of a magnificent church, reminiscing Asis... more »
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As you drive onto the property a great sense of ‘Peace’ is bestowed upon you. God Bless our wonderful and beautiful Nuns. It is indeed Holy Ground!! We love you for all that you do and the Prayers...
As you drive onto the property a great sense of ‘Peace’ is bestowed upon you. God Bless our wonderful and beautiful Nuns. It is indeed Holy Ground!! We love you for all that you do and the Prayers... more »
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Absolutely I would come again! What a beautiful peaceful feeling and also most of all a Holy feeeling you receive when you come! We loved
Absolutely I would come again! What a beautiful peaceful feeling and also most of all a Holy feeeling you receive when you come! We loved more »
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Amazing place to come for a weekend retreat. The grounds are huge. There is a main church as well as a crypt church for masses. There's also separate area for adoration. There is a room with life size nativity scene with year round Christmas music. There's an outdoor station of the cross with the last station of Jesus on the cross that will send chills on your skin. There is a Eucharistic center with dedication to Pope John Paul. The architecture from outside to inside is just so detailed. You'll leave with a sense of peace and tranquility as well as a closeness to Jesus.
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It's a beautiful place with a very holy atmosphere. It's quiet, and so peaceful. The Monstrance they have is huge and so beautiful! It's a beautiful little cathedral/shrine. They also have an exhibit downstairs of the Shroud of Turin and it's breathtaking. Definitely recommend. Their giftshop castle thing is also really cool with a great selection of Catholic gifts.
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Highly recommended. Serene religious site conducive for deep spiritual reflection, prayers and retreats. We were wowed when we drove into the magnificent facility
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A beautiful place to visit. Definitely do the tour if you have the chance. A nice addition to the EWTN network visit in Irondale!
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Even on a cold, windy day, the grounds were beautiful and peaceful. The shrine is overwhelmingly beautiful. Yes, the shrine is open every day but gift shop and John Paul II Eurcharistic center are CLOSED MONDAY. Allow plenty of time to enjoy. You won't be sorry.
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