Darien, Illinois: World's Largest Religious Wood Carving
The carving is a depiction of the many stages of St. Therese's life. Also on display: a piece of the saint's flesh.
National Shrine of St. Therese
- Address:
- 8501 Bailey Rd, Darien, IL
- Directions:
- National Shrine of St. Therese. From Chicago, take I-55 south about 20 miles to Cass Ave. N. Turn left at Frontage Road light, follow road around until it turns into Bailey Rd. Shrine will be on your right.
- Hours:
- M-Su 10 am-4 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 630-969-4141
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The National Shrine of St. Therese, located in suburban Chicago, has two very important distinctions. First, it is the home to the largest wood carving in the world, a depiction of the many stages of St. Therese's life.
In addition, the shrine holds five first-degree relics of St. Therese, the most interesting of which is an actual piece of St. Therese's flesh, preserved in a glass case along with bone fragments and other relics, just beneath the wood carving.
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