About St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours is a Catholic church located at 639 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY, 40202. You can reach St. Martin of Tours at +15025822827.
Patron saint of St. Martin of Tours
Martin of Tours
Feast day: Nov 11
Other churches named after Saint Martin of Tours
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Martin of Tours are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
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Lutheran · Mascoutah, IL
Saint Martin of Tours Lutheran Church
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Catholic · Vicksburg, MI
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St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (Louisville, Kentucky)
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the fourth parish in the city and one of the oldest in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Founded as a church for German immigrants on the east side of Louisville in 1853, the church building was completed and dedicated on August 20, 1854. Expanded in the 1860s and renovated in the 1890s, the church building remains one of the oldest large structures and one of the few remaining antebellum public buildings in Louisville.
Where is St. Martin of Tours located?
St. Martin of Tours is located at 639 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY, 40202. The building sits at coordinates 38.24549, -85.73893, placing it in Louisville, KY 40202.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at St. Martin of Tours
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. Martin of Tours
- What denomination is St. Martin of Tours?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Martin of Tours located?
- St. Martin of Tours is located at 639 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY, 40202.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Martin of Tours?
- Saint Martin of Tours (Martin of Tours). Feast day: Nov 11.
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