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Marian Shrine
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Title
Marian Shrine
Description
A side chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary provided a quiet place for personal prayer within the Church of the Beloved Disciple. Centered on an icon painted by John Darcy Noble, the shrine was adorned with candles, flowers, and votive lights, reflecting the congregation's enduring practice of traditional Catholic devotion. Like the church's public processions and liturgical celebrations, the shrine affirmed that contemplative prayer and Marian piety remained central to the spiritual life of this pioneering LGBTQ-affirming community.
Source
Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com
Identifier
CBD_042
Citation
“Marian Shrine”, Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed September 13, 2026, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/cbd/item/2702.
