Maria Stein Shrine of Holy Relics, Maria Stein, Ohio

The Maria Stein Shrine of Holy Relics is the second largest collection of relics in the United States located in Maria Stein, Ohio. It was founded in 1875 by father J. M. Gartner who entrusted his collection of relics to the Sisters at Maria Stein.

With 1,100 relics - of which 95% are “first class relics” (from the body of the saint, usually part of a bone) - the Maria Stein Convent was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The convent includes second class relics (clothes and items that the saint used), and third class relics ( things that a saint touched) as well.

In addition to the permanent holy relics display, the shrine features a diverse store of expositions, which change annually and may include exhibits of the homes of the region, lace making, presentations by local artists and craftspeople, and a quilt collection.

Down a path from the main buildings of the shrine is a tiny church referred to as the "Chapel in the Woods," in which there is an altar, edged by angel-shaped lamps.

Location:

2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein, Ohio, 45860

Phone: (419) 925-4532 

Email:  info@mariasteinshrine.org 

Website:

http://www.mariasteinshrine.org

Heritage Museum

Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Fri & Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm
Sun: 12 pm - 4 pm

Closed on Holidays

Relic & Adoration Chapels

Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4 pm

Closed on Holidays