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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary, Wilmington NC











72 comments:

  1. ak_utNovember 9, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    nice images, happy week to you, too :-)

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    What a beautiful place to be. Like it a'lot. Happy week to you, too :)

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 9, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    This looks like a very beautiful and peaceful church, Sue!

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  4. Annas NadelbuchNovember 9, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    impressive Spanish baroque architecture, with unique colorful stone glass windows.
    Thank you for sharing, love the great hots , Sue !!!

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  5. Suburban GirlNovember 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    A beautiful church.

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 9, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Hello Sue, what a beautiful church. The altar, stained glass and the ceiling are just beautiful. Lovely images. Thanks for hosting! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  7. MinkamoNovember 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Great images, Sue, and thank you for hosting!
    Have a good week, Moni

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  8. Minoru SaitoNovember 9, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Hi! Very beautiful church! I feel weight of the history. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. 4 Lettre WordsNovember 9, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I'm a sucker for stained glass! Beautiful!

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  10. DrillerAANovember 9, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Very nice set of images. I love church architecture, but I rarely get an opportunity to photograph interiors.

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  11. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLANovember 9, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    That is a gorgeous and very peaceful looking church. Blessings!

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  12. stevebethereNovember 9, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    What beautiful photos especially the last one :-)

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  13. Jill HarrisonNovember 9, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Thankyou for this look into the Basilica. I am curious to know what the baskets with the long handles are for? Have a wonderful week.

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    1. NCSueNovember 13, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      Those are collection baskets. The ushers can extend them to the end of the pews at the time of the offertory.

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  14. Karren HallerNovember 9, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Thank for hosting again this week, you always have interesting Linkups!! I get to travel virtually, which is really neat!!
    Have a great week!
    Karren

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  15. NanaHoodNovember 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Love the images but adore the angles of the shots. Have a great week and keep taking those great pics!

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  16. MichelleNovember 9, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    In awe of the beauty here.

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  17. AlNovember 9, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    What a beautiful series from a lovely place.

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  18. likeschocolateNovember 9, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Lovely! Love the pattern in the ceiling!

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  19. csuhpat1November 9, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    That is a very beautiful church. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. AmyNovember 10, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    nice photos, how old is the church?

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    1. NCSueNovember 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      According to Wikipedia, "Its historic main church is of the Spanish Baroque style. It was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino, who is known for his work on the Biltmore Estate, Basilica of St. Lawrence, and Duke Chapel. The church was constructed without wooden or steel beams and without nails, instead using brick tile." The construction began in 1909.

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  21. MaschaNovember 10, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    A great building, I like the patterns of yellow bricks.
    Thanks for hosting, have a nice week

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  22. Rhonda AlbomNovember 10, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    Simple, yet beautiful. Looks like a peaceful church.

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  23. CharlotteNovember 10, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful photos! xx

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  24. IleanaNovember 10, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    Very beautiful church!

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  25. The Travelling LindfieldsNovember 10, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    I love the colours in that last photo.

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  26. Dominique GohNovember 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    That's a really lovely church.. love the carvings on the altar

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  27. facile et beau - GustaNovember 10, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    I love the colorful window high above. Great shots. They're perfect for my linkup:http://facileetbeaugusta.blogspot.de/p/naufgschaut.html
    would you like to share them?
    have a nice week
    gusta

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  28. TerriNovember 10, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  29. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 10, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    WONDERFULL SHOT OF THE INTERIOR OF THIS BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

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  30. Sharon WagnerNovember 10, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Are those collection baskets? Churches really are beautiful places. Not that I would know lately.

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    1. NCSueNovember 13, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Yes they are.
      Not sure where you're from, Sharon, but I'd be happy to bring you along to visit our church. It's much plainer than the one in this post, though!

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  31. Phil SladeNovember 10, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Enjoy your week NC Sue.

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  32. Christina MorleyNovember 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I love the detailed brick work and the candelabras! Thanks for hosting!

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  33. HettyNovember 10, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I also visited a church! What a coincident. Thanks for hosting. Groetjes, Hetty

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  34. Jas @ All that's JasNovember 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous church and images! Thanks for hosting :)

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  35. Jackie McGuinnessNovember 10, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous! Love visiting old churches.

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  36. Billy Blue EyesNovember 10, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    What a beautiful church, some great photos

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  37. UnknownNovember 10, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Beautiful details! Thank you for hosting.

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  38. ChristineNovember 10, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Amazing details.I love the chandelier!

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  39. Cascia TalbertNovember 10, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful shots! Thanks for hosting. Have a great week!

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  40. Maude LynnNovember 10, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Gorgeous photos!

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  41. KristiinaNovember 10, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful church and beatiful pictures.

    R. Täysin arkista

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  42. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleNovember 10, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    Love old cemeteries and churches. Your photos are fabulous! Love stained glass windows...they turn the light to enchanted magic.

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  43. KlaraNovember 10, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Impressive building. Have a nice week.

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  44. Dee Dee November 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    I love the patterns of the brickwork. Have a great day Sue!

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  45. kewkewNovember 10, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Such lovely pictures of a lovely church.

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  46. Bethany CarsonNovember 10, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    What a beautiful place! I admire the architecture in so many Catholic churches. Thank you for hosting.

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  47. RuthNovember 10, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    For many years, I didn't know about Wilmington's old / historical center. It would be great to visit.

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    1. NCSueNovember 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      It's truly a beautiful church, Ruth.
      Are you from Wilmington?

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  48. Catch My WordsNovember 10, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Very cool photos.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2015/11/ww-who-left-kitchen-door-open.html

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  49. LindaNovember 11, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    These are wow-some shots! Love the chandelier!

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  50. StarTraciNovember 11, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    What a truly beautiful place.
    :-)
    Traci

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  51. ElaNovember 11, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Sorry I'm late, I was beyond the reach of the Internet ! Beautiful church, I really like the altar !!
    Have a nice day !

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  52. Keiths RamblingsNovember 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Serene, peaceful, beautiful.

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  53. Seraphinas PhantasieNovember 11, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Sue,
    marvelous photos and impressions of this wonderful church ! Amazing.
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  54. KismaslifeNovember 11, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    You never disappoint, this place is stunning!

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  55. SweetdayNovember 11, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Great pictures! Love the chandeliers!

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  56. real girl sportNovember 11, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful church, I could spend hours in these old churches looking at the artwork. Always amazed me that they found the money first of all, and secondly how they actually built them. how did that stained glass window get up there for example? :)

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  57. NatashaNovember 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful shots Sue, the architecture is stunning here. - Tasha

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  58. Out And About GlobalNovember 11, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    I am a sucker for churches! Are those donation baskets hanging on the wall?

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  59. Indah Nuria SavitriNovember 11, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    such a lovely place...great photos as always, Sue..happy WW :)

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  60. NatashaNovember 12, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Just came back across to say, more than happy to join in and thanks for all of the lovely comments! - Tasha

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  61. HeatherNovember 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful photos!

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  62. Fun Flying Four November 13, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    wow what a beautiful building, great photos!

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  63. JibberjabberukNovember 13, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I love the shot of the lights and stained glass. Such a great perspective.

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  64. LA BotcharNovember 13, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Amazing ceiling - the detail and craft that went into building back then is so incredible.

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  65. Pierced WonderingsNovember 13, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    What a lovely place! Thank you for sharing with us at Photo Friday!

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  66. UnknownNovember 14, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    I've never been to Wilmington...looks pretty.

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  67. LouisetteNovember 17, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Wonderfull Church, greeting from Belgium

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