Our Lady of Cardigan
Our Lady of Cardigan, Catholic national shrine in Cardigan, Wales.
The bronze statue of the Virgin Mary stands within a dedicated chapel, featuring a candle in its hand and welcoming visitors throughout the year.
The original medieval statue discovered by River Teifi was destroyed in London during 1538 under Thomas Cromwell's orders during the Protestant Reformation.
Sister Concordia Scott created the current bronze statue in 1986, which received a special blessing at Cardiff Cathedral before its installation.
The shrine welcomes visitors at North Road in Cardigan, offering regular Sunday masses and Saturday vigil services at Newcastle Emlyn.
Pope Benedict XVI lit a candle on the statue's hand during its temporary display at Westminster Cathedral in September 2010.
Location: Cardigan
Creator: Concordia Scott
Website: https://ourladyofthetaper.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.08720,-4.65272
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:32
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