Our Lady Of The Sierras Shrine Is A Pretty Place Of Worship In Arizona
By Liz Oliver|Published December 01, 2020
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
Nestled in the hills of the Huachuca Mountain Range is a quaint stone chapel surrounded by the natural beauty of Arizona. Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine is a simply stunning place of worship in Arizona where the beauty of nature only enhances your spiritual journey. Do you know about this serene spiritual shrine?
In 1987, Gerald and Patricia Chouinard stumbled upon the future home of Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine while on a hike. They were struck by the beauty of the area and purchased land to build a home on.
However, the couple took a religious pilgrimage that altered the course of their lives and inspired them to construct a shrine in the Arizona mountains.
In March of 1998, the Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine opened to the public.
Over the years the shrine has grown to include beautiful statues, 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross, the small Our Lady of Guadalupe grotto, and other prayer areas.
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Built from native Arizona river stones and Aspen wood, the small chapel allows visitors to celebrate Mass or to simply sit and pray.
In 2011, a wildfire damaged the chapel and devastated the building's interior. The mural of Jesus was re-created by the original local artist, Donna Ramaeker.
Her right hand points to the massive 75-foot-tall Celtic cross. Mary's unwavering presence at the shrine is an inspiration to all who see her.
Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine is a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect, and reflect. It's a special place of worship that will leave you with a lasting sense of serenity.
Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine is open daily from 9 a.m. until sunset. Please visit Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine website for the most up-to-date information about services, events, and more.
Have you been to Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine? Do you think it’s one of Arizona’s most beautiful places of worship? Tell us what you think in the comments below!
Looking for more places to explore your spirituality? Visit The Chapel Of The Holy Cross where you can pray and seek solitude among the beauty of Arizona.
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