Built in the Spanish Mission style, the St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel is a peaceful place for prayer and reflection in the midst of downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
MASS SCHEDULE
Please join us. Mass is celebrated in the Shrine Chapel Tuesday through Friday at noon, and in St. Peter Church on Saturday at 5:00PM and Sunday at 8:30 & 11:00AM.
St. Martin Shrine Dedication
SHRINE ARTWORK
St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel features a relic of St. Martin, as well as a casting of a statue of him sculpted by Dominican Thomas McGlynn in 1930.
New and antique stained glass windows are throughout. Recently the Shrine added a new handmade copper relief and enameled work, "Our Lady of Guadalupe", by Memphis artist Pam Hassler.
The Shrine Chapel's courtyard features a central fountain with a bronze sculpture of St. Martin, by Memphis artist Roy Tamboli.
Our Lady of Guadalupe by Pam Hassler
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES SHRINE ICONS
Five handmade copper relief and enameled icons, by Memphis artist Pam Hassler, depict scenes in St. Martin's life and serve as prayer stations.
Each frame is hand-crafted and features etched text in both English and Spanish.
Worshiping the Lord
Serving in Faith
Feeding the Hungry
Caring for Creation
Healing the Sick
St. Martin Shrine / 190 Adams Avenue / Memphis, Tennessee 38103 / 901-578-2643 / institutest@bellsouth.net
