Hours of Relax and Fun in Franciscan Monastery - A Tour Worth Taking

The Franciscan Monastery which is considered to be the Holy Land in America was build in 1898 was designed by a Roman architect Aristide Leonori. It is located at the Northeast Washington, D.C. And one of the highlights of the monastery is the exact replica of the catacombs in Rome.

Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery

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Other monastery highlights includes the Stations of the Cross, Chapel of Saint Anne, Ascension Chapel and the Replica of the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Franciscan Monastery Photo Gallery

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Visiting the monastery is a life transforming spiritual journey and can also be a very educational tour. You can either join the tour to the shrines and Monastery which begins at 10am and every hour after that, except for 12noon until 1pm and after 4pm. While on Sunday tours begins at 1pm.

Tour Schedule

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You can also choose to join their Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of America. You can either request for a special pilgrimage schedule for your own group or just join other groups, whatever you choose they'll be more than happy to assist you.

Holy Land Franciscan Pilgrimage

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After a memorable visit at the Franciscan Monastery you will feel that you have deepened your faith and maybe be able to find the true meaning to life.

When you are able to visit Washington try to include in your vacation a religious visit to the Franciscan Monastery. It is considered to be one of the hidden delights of Washington.

Franciscan Monastery on Yahoo Travel

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