Saint Patrick Church and the Holy Stairs

Written By DOP Team

1711 Liberty Avenue | 12 pm - 4 pm

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Visitors can escape the city noise while inside Saint Patrick’s calming courtyard garden. After entering the church, visitors may also explore the space, learn more about its history and its grand Holy Stairs.

ABOUT THIS BUILDING

Saint Patrick is the first Roman Catholic church in Pittsburgh founded in 1908, with the current church being dedicated on St Patricks Day 1936.

According to Roman Catholic tradition, the Holy Stairs were the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during his Passion. The original Holy Stairs were brought to Rome’s Saint John Lateran Basilica in 326AD. There are 18 replicas of the Holy Stairs throughout the world–Saint Patrick’s are one of three in the U.S., with the interior marble used being purchased from the Pittsburgh Natatorium.

  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance: NO

  • Wheelchair Accessible Restrooms: NO

  • Public Restrooms: NO

  • Photography Allowed: YES

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