Timeline of Shrine Construction |
Located at the National Shrine Grotto in Emmitsburg, MD
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History
Over the course of some years a group of Lebanese faithful would pay visits to the above National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. After seeing that new saints’ statues and shrines were established on the grounds over the years, they thought about inquiring whether it might be possible to add a shrine dedicated to St. Sharbel. The director of the Shrine accepted the group’s proposal. Further discussion led to an agreement to execute this project under the sponsorship of the “Family of St. Sharbel, USA”.
Over the course of some years a group of Lebanese faithful would pay visits to the above National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. After seeing that new saints’ statues and shrines were established on the grounds over the years, they thought about inquiring whether it might be possible to add a shrine dedicated to St. Sharbel. The director of the Shrine accepted the group’s proposal. Further discussion led to an agreement to execute this project under the sponsorship of the “Family of St. Sharbel, USA”.
Construction Progress
Construction started at the beginning of August 2017. Below you will find updates on the progression of the project:
Construction started at the beginning of August 2017. Below you will find updates on the progression of the project:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6 - Final
