Basilica lit up in red

National Shrine exterior lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.

National Shrine exterior lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.

National Shrine exterior lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.

National Shrine exterior lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.

National Shrine exterior rose window lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.

National Shrine exterior lit in red at night

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen at dusk Nov. 26. The exterior is illuminated in red this week as a visible gesture of solidarity with Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Vespers will be celebrated at the shrine Nov. 28 to pray for martyrs and for today’s persecuted Christians.