Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, National shrine near University Heights, Washington, D.C.
The Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine features Eastern Byzantine architecture and includes both an upper church completed in 1999 and a lower church completed earlier.
Pope John Paul II blessed the cornerstone of the Lower Church in 1979, initiating construction of this religious center for Ukrainian Catholics in the United States.
The shrine conducts services in the Byzantine Rite tradition, following the liturgical practices of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in communion with Rome.
Located at 4250 Harewood Road NE, the shrine offers daily masses, confessions, and spiritual guidance while broadcasting services through Facebook for remote participation.
The shrine stands 250 feet north of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and maintains close proximity to Catholic University of America.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1999
GPS coordinates: 38.93970,-77.00320
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:50
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