Shrine of Our Lady of The Cedars, Mulbarton, Johannesburg
The new shrine at Love & Peace - Mulbarton, south of Johannesburg is spirally built as a symbol of perfection, using traditional Maronite architectural styling with a rockface finish.
Below the Chapel is a special chamber dedicated to the disciples. Above, is a candle grotto in memory of all donors.
In November 2003, artist Nayef Alwan arrived from Lebanon to artistically enhance the original statue. The statue was reduced to 7.6 tons and transformed to a more beautiful and elegant image of Our Lady. On Thursday, 4 December the statue was again hoisted to the top of the Shrine and Our Lady again takes her place overlooking the mountains of the south.
The Chapel hold approximately 70 people and is regularly used for daily Mass, baptisms, small weddings and special family Masses.
Coordinates: 26°03′58″S 28°05′23″E / 26.0661°S 28.0896°E / -26.0661; 28.0896
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