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The National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, popularly known as The Grotto, is a Catholic outdoor altar and sanctuary located in the Madison South district of Portland, Oregon, United States. Constructed in 1924, the sanctuary covers 62 acres (25 ha), set both at the foot of, and atop, a 110 foot (34 m) cliff. It is a ministry of the Servite Friars, Order of Friar Servants of Mary. A large meditation hall whose main chamber is at clifftop level extends down to the foot of the cliff; the cross on the hill is visible many miles away. In addition to a church, there are several thousand feet of trails, including a trail of the Stations of the Cross, along which visitors may pass in contemplation through botanical gardens. The Grotto also features a full-service Conference Center, and a Gift Shop. History The Grotto was established in 1924 by Friar Ambrose Mayer, a native of Ontario, Canada, who was sent to the United States where he was a Servite pastor for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon. Upon moving to Portland, Mayer found acreage located outside Northeast Portland that was at the time owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and had been put up for sale to be developed into residential property. Mayer made a downpayment of $3,000 and purchased the property in 1923. A national campaign raised the balance of the funds needed to pay for the land. Mayer envisioned The Grotto as a natural cathedral, and construction began in September 1923. A cave was carved out of the 110-foot basalt cliff, and a statue of Mary holding Jesus's crucified body was installed. Several years later, a marble recreation of Michelangelo's Pietà was also installed. Three thousand people gathered for the first mass at the Grotto on May 29, 1924. In 1955, the Chapel of Mary was dedicated on the grounds, and in 1983 the Grotto was designated as a National Sanctuary. The grounds of the Grotto include 62 acres of pathways, forest, and an upper-level botanical garden situated above the cliff, which are accessed through an elevator built against the cliff wall. The upper botanical gardens also provide expansive views of the Columbia River Valley, the Cascade Mountains, and Mount St. Helens. Vandalism On November 30, 2012, unknown vandals broke into the grounds and vandalized multiple statues. Statues depicting St. Joseph and baby Jesus were beheaded, and a statue of the Virgin Mary was toppled over and also had its head removed. All of the statues were made of centuries-old Carrara marble. Two angel statues were also damaged. The statues have since been replaced or restored. Features Plaza Level Chapel of Mary The Grotto Stations of the Cross statues Gift Shop Conference Center Upper Level Gardens Meditation Chapel shrines Lithuanian Wayside Shrine Our Lady of Częstochowa Polish Shrine Dambana, Filipino Faith Shrine Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Our Lady of La Vang Shrine Peace Garden Mysteries of the Rosary Monastery Rose Garden St. Anne's Chapel Via Matris Sculptures The Smithsonian Institution has 23 statues and memorials registered at The Grotto: Events There are various events at The Grotto throughout the year, as well as meetings and seminars. Every December The Grotto puts up a huge light display along its trails. The first annual "Festival of Lights" first took place in 1988 and lasted for ten nights. It has since been expanded in scope and duration, and the 2023 festival will run for 36 days. Besides the light displays, there are nightly concerts, caroling, and other family-oriented entertainment. More than 60,000 people attended the Festival each year. Monastery The Grotto's 1936 monastery houses friars of the Servite Order. References External links The Grotto (official website). Discover the Zigzag Education popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Zigzag Education books.
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Good King Wenceslas
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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The Holly and the Ivy
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O Little Town of Bethlehem
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Silent Night
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Jingle Bells
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Away in a Manger
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Carols, Piano Solos and Seasonal Songs for Christmas - Volume Three
Thomas More Hagger, Blasio Kavuma, Jack Vaughan, Roger David Brown, Samuel J Price & Steve TwyningA collection of 22 original piano arrangements of the popular carols and songs listed below. The innovative, interesting accompaniments are full of variety, and are mostly pitched ...
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Carols, Piano Solos and Seasonal Songs for Christmas
Thomas More Hagger, Blasio Kavuma, Jack Vaughan, Roger David Brown, Samuel J Price & Steve TwyningA collection of 60 new piano arrangements for the popular carols and seasonal songs listed below. The innovative, interesting accompaniments are full of variety, and are mostly pit...
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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We Three Kings
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O Come, All Ye Faithful
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I Saw Three Ships
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
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O Christmas Tree
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Carols, Piano Solos and Seasonal Songs for Christmas - Volume One
Thomas More HaggerA collection of 21 original piano arrangements of the popular carols and songs listed below. The innovative, interesting accompaniments are full of variety, and are mostly pitched ...
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Christmas Carol and Song Lyrics
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In the Bleak Midwinter
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Deck the Hall
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Carols, Piano Solos and Seasonal Songs for Christmas - Secondo Parts
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Carols, Piano Solos and Seasonal Songs for Christmas - Volume Two
Thomas More Hagger, Blasio Kavuma, Jack Vaughan, Roger David Brown, Samuel J Price & Steve TwyningA collection of 23 original piano arrangements of the popular carols and songs listed below. The innovative, interesting accompaniments are full of variety, and are mostly pitched ...