About Our Lady of the Martyrs of Thailand Shrine
Our Lady of the Martyrs of Thailand Shrine is a Catholic shrine and church in Ban Song Khon, Wan Yai District, Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand, on the Mekong River. Built to honor seven Thai Catholics martyred in December 1940, it is a major national pilgrimage site. The complex includes a modern church, martyrs' memorial, museum and riverside grounds commemorating the martyrs beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1989.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large modern Catholic church set in open grounds near the Mekong River, with a memorial monument to the seven martyrs, a small museum displaying relics, photographs and historical exhibits, and quiet prayer areas. The site includes landscaped gardens, statues, and riverside views. It is a peaceful pilgrimage destination with space for sightseeing, photography and learning about local Catholic history.
Key highlights
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Modern shrine church dedicated to the Seven Martyrs of Thailand
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Memorial monument and tombs of the seven martyrs
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Small museum with relics, documents and photographs of the 1940 events
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Riverside location on the Mekong River opposite Laos
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Major Catholic pilgrimage site with annual commemoration on December 16