About the Church
The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Martin in Irši is a Catholic shrine in the settlement of Irši, in the Aizkraukle municipality, in southern Vidzeme. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Riga and is dedicated to Saint Martin.
The locality of Irši (German: Hirschenhof) is historically known as a settlement of German colonists. The Catholic parish here was founded in 1940, and the church was set up in one of the buildings of the former Irši manor.
The small Catholic community of Irši gathers in this modest shrine for communal prayer and takes part in local life, including the annual "Church Night" events, when the shrine opens its doors to visitors.
The locality of Irši (German: Hirschenhof) is historically known as a settlement of German colonists. The Catholic parish here was founded in 1940, and the church was set up in one of the buildings of the former Irši manor.
The small Catholic community of Irši gathers in this modest shrine for communal prayer and takes part in local life, including the annual "Church Night" events, when the shrine opens its doors to visitors.