St. Martin of Tours (Diocese of Rockville Centre, Amityville)
| St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Martin of Tours |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Sebastian, Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | South Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 37 Union Ave., Amityville, New York 11701 |
| City: | Amityville, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1897 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stmartinofamityville.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Amityville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, the 4th-century bishop and patron saint of soldiers, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1925, St. Martin's was one of several churches founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, who continue to operate the parish today.[1]
The current church building was constructed in the mid-20th century and features a striking bell tower.
History
According to established sources, St. Martin's Parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet in response to growing Catholic populations on Long Island during the early 20th century.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Martin's Day celebration with traditional feast and festivities
- Ministries inspired by the patron saint's life of service to others
Relics
Limited sources suggest that a relic of Saint Sebastian is enshrined in the church.
Architecture
External features
The church building, constructed in the mid-20th century, features a striking bell tower and façade inspired by traditional European architecture.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Martin
- Statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and other saints throughout the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on the patron saint, including a large statue in the sanctuary.
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Related parishes
- St. Anthony of Padua (Amityville, New York)
- St. Sebastian Catholic Church (Huntington Station, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. https://www.stmartinofamityville.org/about-us/history/.
- ↑ "Our Parishes: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Amityville, NY". Huntington Roman Catholic Diocese. https://www.hvrc.org/our-parishes/st-martin-of-tours-catholic-church-amityville-ny/.