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In 1922, Sister M. Louis Gabriel and her fellow nuns created this grotto. On the day that the shrine was dedicated, Sister Gabriel blessed the grotto saying "For as long as this grotto stands this island will never suffer the full force of a hurricane." When hurricanes threaten, Key West residents head to the grotto to pray and light candles. Sister Gabriel's blessing still seems to be working. Since the dedication of the shrine, Key West has been spared any major hurricane devastation.
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