A Marian shrine in Toronto that has received tremendous support from local Catholics amid the possibility of selling and destroying the site was voted to be considered as a designated heritage site by the city council.

Through a motion that was passed earlier today, the Marian Shrine of Gratitude moved one step closer to being protected from plans to sell and eventually demolish the monastery. The plans were confirmed by the Order of St. Basil the Great of St. Josaphat, which owns the site, on August 15.