St. Wendelin's Catholic Church - Luxemburg, MN
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lenron
N 45° 27.190 W 094° 14.768
15T E 402563 N 5034048
Roman Catholic Church in Luxemburg, MN.
Waymark Code: WMJG5K
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2013
Views: 2
Luxemburg MN is a small town just minutes from the larger community of St. Cloud MN. The church, however, is not small and is a majestic example of architectural detail.
St. Wendelin was of Scottish descent who was once a shepherd and later founded the Benedictine Abbey of Tholey. He died in 617 and is considered the patron saint of country folk and herdsmen, according to the church's history.
The cornerstone for the present church was laid in 1872 and dedicated in 1875. The massive structure is built from granite and is 50 x 100 feet with a height of 28 feet. The main walls re 1.5 feet thick.
The church dominates that town and is impressive in size and beauty. A nearby church cemetery occupies the church plot of land. The church also operates a school.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1872
Diocese: St. Cloud
Address/Location:
Highway 15
Luxemburg, MN
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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