Oldenburg Indiana is known for its rich religious history. Founded in 1837 by German settlers, it is known as the “Village of Spires” due to the multiple church steeples that make up the town’s skyline.
Located about a mile outside the town limits visitors will find the beautiful Sorrowful Mother Shrine, erected in 1871 by Siegfried Koehler, who had arrived in Oldenburg from Alsace, France in the late 1830’s.
The Altar
Prayer bench
The statue on the altar is actually a plaster cast of the original that Koehler brought with him on the ship from France. The original was found to be hand carved from black walnut, and now is in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg to protect it from vandalism.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
Seven Sorrows pictured
The shrine is found on a country road, and is in a beautiful setting. Trees, lawns and a stone…
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I.ve always found Oldenburg to be a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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This shrine is an inspirational and sacred location, and it fits Oldenburg. Thanks for chiming in, Moy. 🙂
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Cool find.
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Thanks, Tim. We have some family history here.
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Very nice, a place I would like to see in person. 🙏🏻
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It is a sacred place, and inspirational to visit, John. You would love it. 🙂
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Thank you. 🙏🏻
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Thank you for sharing
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You are most welcome.
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