Comunità Regina della Pacis – Stars of Peace – Large Monstrances

“A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head”
(Rev 12,1).

“The Work of ‘The 12 Stars in the Crown of Mary, Queen of Peace’ is a form of fulfilling the mission of Comunità Regina della Pace” Association. It is a project of creating 12 International Centers of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for Peace in different parts of the world. They would like them to be established particularly in the places affected by armed conflicts, by lack of agreement among nations and believers of different religions, as well as in the places where those who yearn for peace and reconciliation, seek its true source. A material sign of a spiritual work are altars of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament together with monstrances alluding to the image of Our Lady. They are created in Poland, in the artistic studio of Mr. Mariusz Drapikowski and Mr. Kamil Drapikowski. By their unique beauty they worship God alive and open the adorers to the abundant graces flowing from the encounter with Eucharistic Jesus. The project is being carried out in the following locations: the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration by the Milk Grotto Church in Bethlehem, the Shrine of the Queen of Peace in Oziornoje (Kazakhstan), St. James Church in Medjugorie (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro in Ivory Coast, the Shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda), the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Namyang in South Korea, the Shrine of Saint John the Evangelist in Dagupan (the Philippines).”

“Mary’s life-long interior disposition is above all what makes her a «woman of the Eucharist.» This is how she serves as a model for the Church” – (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, # 53).

The Stars on the Mantle of Our Lady, Queen of Peace
New prayer initiative

Adoration is a privileged way to contemplate the face of Christ with Mary and at the school of Mary
(Message of St. John Paul II for the 41st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, 2 May 2004, Fourth Sunday of Easter)

“It is our desire that an intercessory Mary’s Mantle be spread over Poland, Europe and the whole world. Symbolic ‘stars’ on this Mantle are the chapels, where Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held for peace in the societies where we live. We are convinced that prayer is the most efficacious weapon in the spiritual combat for peace. ‘The 12 Stars in the Crown of Mary Queen of Peace’ are places set up as centers of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which radiate spiritually. Its number is limited and they are created in all continents so that the prayer for peace may embrace the whole world. There are numerous parish communities where there are those who wish to adore Eucharistic Christ. Therefore, we set up chapels of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in many churches, where prayer for the intention of peace is being offered.”

“Through adoration, the Christian mysteriously contributes to the radical transformation of the world and to the sowing of the Gospel” (Letter of St. John Paul II to the Bishop Albert Houssiau of Liege, Belgium, on the 750th Anniversary of the Feast of Corpus Christi, 28 May 1996).

For the places where such yearning arises, a space of sacrum or a monstrance are designed in order to foster prayer in human hearts, and where the Lord hidden in the Eucharist is being adored. So far several dozens of “The Stars on Mary’s Mantle” have registered or been set up.

Among them, in:

Monstrance at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

(Note: 2024 estimated cost of this monstrance is around $17,000)

Parishes wanting to officially register their parish adoration to symbolically represent a star on the mantle of Our Lady make these commitments:  Star on the Mantle Parish Commitments

Parishes that register will be asked post a plaque (see images below), update it with a monthly prayer intention for peace and recite these monthly prayers:

 

Parishes that want to make these commitments and register their parish adoration are not required to have a monstrance shaped like Mary and can contact:

• Comunità Regina della Pace
• Stars of Peace Adoratio Foundation, Kansas

Further reading:

• Awe Inspiring Monstrances by Mariuz Dropokowski
• What is a Monstrance – Aleteia
• Monstrance

On the topic of the largest Monstrances in the world

 

 

Sanctuaire du Très Saint Sacrement- SHP – this location had a beautiful 7 foot monstrance. Where is it now?

A seven-foot monstrance was also prominent feature of a large outdoor Eucharistic service in Quebec in 1938. The grand procession was attended by 100,000 people and involved a massive monstrance that stood gleaming on an outdoor altar. Was that the same one?

In 1923,  a large monstrance, about 5 feet (1.5 meters) high, was donated to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Quebec City ( Église du Très-Saint-Sacrement). Is it still in use?

For the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in 2008 in Quebec, an oversized modern monstrance was created for a procession through the streets of Quebec City.

Where You Can Find ONE OF THE the Largest Eucharistic Monstrance in the World? – 9 feet tall: Nine-foot monstrance unveiled as part of new Divine Mercy shrine – Archdiocese of Baltimore

In Spain:  ONE OF THE world’s biggest monstrance created in reparation for Spanish war leads yearly procession

Photo Credit:Archivalencia/Catedral VLC

ONE OF THE largest monstrance in the world is the Monstrance of Corpus Christi from the Cathedral of Valencia, Spain, a massive silver, gold, and platinum vessel adorned with precious stones, weighing 600 kilograms (1,300 lb) and used annually in the Corpus Christi procession.

There are 159 sculptures adorning the above monstrance used in the annual Corpus Christi procession in Valencia, including biblical scenes from the Old Testament up to the Good Shepherd and the risen Christ. The apostles and doctors of the Church adorn the Host, and Eucharistic miracles are depicted. Saints particularly devoted to the Eucharist are part of the multitude of adorers, as is Pope Pius X, known as the “pope of the Eucharist” since he encouraged frequent reception of the sacrament and lowered the age for first Communion.

Key Features:

Material: Primarily silver, with significant amounts of gold and platinum.
Weight: Weighs 600 kilograms (1,300 lb).
Design: Features hundreds of precious stones and thousands of others.
Design: 13 feet tall 7 feet wide, created in 1954 in reparation for war

As of 2025, the following fourteen foot Monstrance is now the world’s largest Monstrance:

The world’s largest monstrance is traveling to Mississippi for the 10th Annual #FeteDieuDuTeche #EucharisticProcession, taking place on August 14-15, 2024 along the #Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. This historic river procession aligns with the national three-year #EucharisticRevival in the U.S. and follows the #NationalEucharisticCongress in Indianapolis last July. Standing 14 feet tall and featuring a 14-inch host visible from the riverbanks, the monstrance was inspired by one used at St. Stephen’s Basilica in #NewOrleans. It was constructed by #StrombergArchitecturalProducts in Greenville, Texas, and will be displayed on a large early 19th-century Belgian altar, enhanced with 500-year-old red cypress reclaimed from old Mississippi River steamboats. The procession also featured a 17-foot crucifix, specifically created for the event and modeled after a smaller early 19th-century French crucifix.

 

Remember, you don’t need an expensive or large monstrance to have adoration. Most parishes already have a monstrance. As of 2025, some Monstrances are available for under $1000 and very beautiful larger sized for a few thousand dollars. You don’t have to spend $5,000 up to many millions of dollars for a high end or custom made Monstrance for your parish. Money must not be an obstacle. You can start adoring with what you have and according to your budget. Time is short and we and the world need prayer now.  We can all open our hearts and adore God, no matter what size or type of monstrance our local chapel has. Jesus is God and He is in the Host. The monstrance is a sacred vessel.

Please do not feel that your chapel has less of God if it is not as beautiful, expensive or famous as others. What matters most is loving and adoring God. The important thing is that Jesus be adored. He wants to be taken out of the Tabernacle. Bring the monstrance that parishes already have out of the cupboards and adore Our Lord! Every parish usually has a monstrance. Ask that it be used on a weekly or daily basis and not locked up out of sight.

Above: a beautiful wooden Monstrance  of Our Lady with the Host in her heart, which one of St. Teresa of Calcutta’s convents has. Three hours of exposition take place there daily. Our Lady seems to be smiling. If you find out where these are available for sale please let us know!