A mass held inside the shrine on Oct. 14, the day of its dedication.
The structure covers more than 5,000 square meters and sits on a small hill, with a design inspired by a celestial crown. Its roof is adorned with a laurel wreath, a crown and a cross plated in gold and silver and set with precious stones.
The Xuan Loc Diocese was established on Oct. 14, 1965, after separating from the Archdiocese of Saigon. With more than 1.1 million Catholics, it is the diocese with the largest Catholic population in Vietnam.
The dedication of the Our Lady of Cui Mountain Shrine coincided with the 61st anniversary of the diocese’s establishment.