Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity - Fatima

While in Fatima, we also visited the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. The basilica is situated within the enclosure of the Sanctuary of Fatima, on the opposite side of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. The cornerstone of the church comes from a marble fragment of St. Peter's tomb, located under St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The church is a modern, round, white building. The color of the stone that covers it is a local stone known as "white of the sea." It seats close to 9,000 people. Surrounding the structure are 26-foot lateral doors in bronze, each dedicated to one of the 12 apostles of Christ.

This basilica definitely has a different look and feel in comparison to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which is more traditional in its architecture and layout.

Upon entering the assembly area and looking towards the altar, you'll see a large crucifix and a large panel in mosaic representing the "Heavenly Jerusalem."

Outside the basilica, there is a large bronze statue of Pope St. John Paul II and a 34-meter high bronze cross.

Plaza Outside Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity

Mysteries of the Rosary

Mysteries of the Rosary

Bronze Door Dedicated to St. Matthew

Bronze Door Dedicated to St. Peter

Crucifix Above Altar

Looking Towards the Altar

Mosaic Behind Altar on the Right

Mosaic Behind Altar on the Left

Bronze Statue of Pope St. John Paul II in Plaza

110-Foot High Bronze Crucifix in Plaza