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Learn more →Founded 1843 · Saint Louis, Missouri
Catholic Church
A beacon of faith and history nestled south of the Gateway Arch — one of the oldest and most storied Catholic churches in Saint Louis.
Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and rich history of Saint Mary of Victories Catholic Church — an enchanting gem nestled just south of the Gateway Arch in old Saint Louis.
Since its founding in 1843, this majestic church has served as a beacon of faith and cultural center for German immigrants and later as the city’s beloved Hungarian Catholic Church. Its breathtaking architecture, adorned with stunning old paintings, ornate statuary, and notable historical personalities, has earned it a coveted spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
As one of the few consecrated churches in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Saint Mary of Victories features a magnificent high altar adorned with hundreds of sacred relics, a testament to the church’s commitment to preserving the traditions of the faith.
Join us for the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass (Third Sundays of the Month Only), and our periodic Latin Novus Ordo Mass celebrated with Gregorian Chant — one of the only such Masses in the St. Louis Archdiocese, conducted mainly in English, with a touch of Latin and Hungarian.
Learn MoreTwo immigrant communities. One sacred home. One faith.
German Catholic immigrants established Saint Mary of Victories in 1843, raising this house of prayer as a beacon of faith in the young city of Saint Louis. Their devotion, craftsmanship, and sacrifice built the magnificent church that stands today.
Following the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, refugees fleeing Communist persecution found their spiritual home at Saint Mary of Victories. They brought with them an unbroken faith forged in suffering, placing the parish under the patronage of Saint Stephen — Hungary’s first Christian king.
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No matter where you are in Saint Louis, find directions to the beautiful church so you can be part of a truly unique experience.
Learn more →Explore the rich and deep history of the church as it used faith and resilience in times of need to grow and become one of the oldest churches in Saint Louis.
Learn more →We welcome you to our monthly Sunday Mass and other special Masses. Find out more by clicking below.
Learn more →Our heavenly Father,
long ago you inspired our German forefathers in the Faith
to raise this beautiful house of prayer and sacrifice
in honor of your Son’s most holy Mother,
Our Lady of Victories.
Your Providence then brought many Hungarians here
under the co-patronage of the holy King, Saint Stephen.
We humbly place before you today
the spiritual and temporal needs of our historic church
and its present-day community.
Grant us the grace to discern your holy will,
and to fulfill it zealously as faithful witnesses to the Gospel,
here in the old heart of our city,
for as long as it may please your Divine Majesty.
Saint Mary of Victories, pray for us!
Saint Stephen of Hungary, pray for us!
Saint Joseph, pray for us!
Amen
Prayer composed by Fr. Brian W. Harrison, O.S.
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