Wooden Altar Rail-Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church - Martinville LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 30° 07.386 W 091° 49.734
15R E 612814 N 3333004
There is a wooden rail in front of the altar. This is where you would knell when you received holy communion. This is very unusual as most Catholic Churches have a rail made of marble. The rail in most Catholic Churches however have been removed.
Waymark Code: WM16G5J
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Saint Martin de Tours Parish is part of the rich history of Louisiana for over 250 years founded in 1765. It has one of the oldest Catholic churches in America, and the third oldest in Louisiana. The church was dedicated on June 2, 1844.
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Times available for viewing: Sunday 8:00 am to 11:30 am

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