THE EDSA Shrine, upon which a gigantic 35-foot-tall bronze Mary Queen of Peace (more popularly known as the Lady of EDSA) stands, serves as a constant reminder of the peaceful revolution that occurred along Epifanio de los Santos and Ortigas Avenues in 1986.

For nearly four decades, the church has been a stage for various People Power personalities and commemorations. Yet, not many know that it was Celia Diaz Laurel (CDL) and her group Spiritual Action Movement Foundation, Inc. (Samfi or SAM for short) who spearheaded its construction.