This is basically another one of those absolutely gorgeous Catholic Churches. While I happen to be…read morea protestant, I still love walking into Catholic churches in Europe and simply letting the beauty of the place just wash over me. Okay, this church actually isn't all that big, but they have managed to squeeze a whole lot of awesomeness into what is effectively quite a small place. The other great thing about this church is that it is generally open, and quiet as well, which means you can simply wander in there during the day and have a look around. For some reason it seems that they don't actually have a huge problem with thieves over on the continent, at least where churches are concerned. While it is small, it is beautiful, and incredibly peaceful.

Wonderful English mass every Sunday at 5:00pm. Do not miss it if you are in Mainz. The priest has…read morethe most beautiful voice and kindest heart. He spent time with me after mass and shared stories about the church and how the English mass came to be from airline crews laying over in Mainz. He did not speak English but learned so he could say mass for us. So grateful.

This was a wonderful visit to a special church named for st stephan…read more The blue stained glass is all Chagall. The new organ pipes were so perfect.

BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS WINDOWS BY MARC CHAGALL…read more=============================================== My husband and I had a day to explore Mainz and this church was probably on the top of my list. I had previously seen stained glass windows created my Marc Chagall in Rheims, France and I wanted to see the ones at St. Stephan's too. If you are in Mainz for a day I highly recommend a visit.