Churches and Shrines
A number of Marian churches and shrines have been dedicated to Divine Mercy. The Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Krakow, Poland is the resting place of Saint Faustina. It houses the more popular portrait by Hyla.
The Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius, Lithuania houses Kazimierowski's initial rendition.
The Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Plock, Poland is in the city where Faustina had some of her early visions.
The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Philippines is the major church dedicated to Divine Mercy in the Philippines..
The Divine Mercy Shrine, Misamis Oriental in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, has a 50-foot (15.24 m) statue of the Divine Mercy.
The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is managed by the Marian Fathers.
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