Maria Stein Shrine Of The Holy Relics In Ohio Is Home To The Second Largest Collection Of Relics Of Saints In The Country

Here in Ohio, our church history and architecture is pretty incredible. The Maria Stein Shrine Of The Holy Relics is a stunning church and museum in Maria Stein, Ohio that's home to the second largest collection of relics of saints in the country. Because of its rare collection, it's a beautiful place of worship that attracts visitors from all over.

Welcome to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, a true Ohio treasure.

You'll find it along St. Johns Road in Maria Stein, Ohio.

A stunning church that dates back to the late 1800s, the Shrine was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Today, it's a beautiful place of worship, museum, and gift shop.

The collection features more than 1,200 relics of the saints on display, and it's the second largest documented collection in the United States.

You can visit the Shrine on Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., on Friday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Outside, the sacred history continues. It's a gorgeous campus you'll want to take some time to explore.

To read more about the church's history, visit the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics website.

The Heritage Museum features 1,400-sq. ft. and six galleries of history that tells the story of the settlement of southern Auglaize and Mercer counties in Ohio.

It's also open on Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., on Friday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

You can even pick up something special at the Pilgrim Gift Shop!

To stay up to date on hours of operation, special events, and other information, follow Maria Stein Shrine on Facebook!

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