Inspiring Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries, churches, temples, mosques, synagogues - what do these places have in common? While they are all sites of worship, devotion, and refuge, they are also places where significant personal change can occur. In these locations, one feels physically, mentally and emotionally impacted. From the words spoken inside to the art on the walls, these sanctuaries invite you to come inside and undergo personal change. Sometimes this change may influence you throughout your day, other times, the change undergone in such a sanctuary is so impactful, it can last a lifetime. While everyone has that local sanctuary that provides them with peace, resolution and transformation, these are 10 sanctuaries that inspire us worldwide.
Church of the Assumption, Lake Bled, Slovenia
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morrocco
Grand Choral Synagogue, Russia
Church of St. George, Lalibela, Ethiopia
The Harmandir Sahib, Punjab, India
Church of San Andres Xecul, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Nasir al-Molk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
The New Synagogue, Germany
The Pilgrimage Church of Wies, Germany
Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Thailand