Sacred Stone: Stories of Minor Basilicas Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/sacred-stone-stories-of-minor-basilicas In this podcast, everything revolves around the minor basilicas of the Catholic Church—special places found all around the world, each with a rich and fascinating history. We take a closer look at one of these basilicas, exploring how it came to be, its architecture, its history, and its spiritual significance. LZ d652f622-6f96-5f9f-95c3-9c4f45563b7a yes Introduction en Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:22 +0200 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:01:56 +0200 https://img.transistorcdn.com/zJ_J9Lbvl7SGymyXH2bwbit8egKBdcoV8hJzvW0MGAQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZjI1/YjczZTlmMTdjYTRm/ZTcxNGQ5Mjc1Yzc1/ZGQ4MC5qcGc.jpg Sacred Stone: Stories of Minor Basilicas episodic LZ In this podcast, everything revolves around the minor basilicas of the Catholic Church—special places found all around the world, each with a rich and fascinating history. We take a closer look at one of these basilicas, exploring how it came to be, its architecture, its history, and its spiritual significance. In this podcast, everything revolves around the minor basilicas of the Catholic Church—special places found all around the world, each with a rich and fascinating history. LZ No No The Lost Basilica Beneath the Beauty | Ravenna Cathedral 15 15 The Lost Basilica Beneath the Beauty | Ravenna Cathedral full 8a23d700-4d32-4695-8889-e313d937fd4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e3fda8 Beneath Ravenna Cathedral lies a lost church—and a story of ambition, destruction, and renewal. Discover how an ancient basilica became a Baroque cathedral, why a tiny image of the Madonna inspired a city’s devotion, and what rescued mosaics, marble tombs, and a medieval bell tower reveal about its past. From imperial beginnings to plague, controversial rebuilding, and living worship, explore a cathedral where history’s losses meet the promise of resurrection.

]]> Beneath Ravenna Cathedral lies a lost church—and a story of ambition, destruction, and renewal. Discover how an ancient basilica became a Baroque cathedral, why a tiny image of the Madonna inspired a city’s devotion, and what rescued mosaics, marble tombs, and a medieval bell tower reveal about its past. From imperial beginnings to plague, controversial rebuilding, and living worship, explore a cathedral where history’s losses meet the promise of resurrection.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 2046 Beneath Ravenna Cathedral lies a lost church—and a story of ambition, destruction, and renewal. Discover how an ancient basilica became a Baroque cathedral, why a tiny image of the Madonna inspired a city’s devotion, and what rescued mosaics, marble tombs, and a medieval bell tower reveal about its past. From imperial beginnings to plague, controversial rebuilding, and living worship, explore a cathedral where history’s losses meet the promise of resurrection.

]]> basilica, catholic church, architecture, history No Twelve Prophets on a Hill | The Story of Bom Jesus, Matosinhos, Brazil 14 14 Twelve Prophets on a Hill | The Story of Bom Jesus, Matosinhos, Brazil full 0d07df71-098b-45cf-aaef-53b249f768f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99a07cc2 A dying miner makes a promise. A sculptor works through unimaginable suffering. On a hill in Brazil, their stories meet in a sanctuary unlike any other. Journey to the Basilica of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas, where twelve stone prophets watch over pilgrims and vividly carved scenes bring the Passion of Christ to life. From Feliciano Mendes’s vow to the extraordinary artistry of Aleijadinho, this episode explores how faith, ambition, and resilience shaped a masterpiece of Brazilian Baroque. Discover the legends, hidden paintings, and centuries of devotion that make this sacred hill much more than a monument.

]]> A dying miner makes a promise. A sculptor works through unimaginable suffering. On a hill in Brazil, their stories meet in a sanctuary unlike any other. Journey to the Basilica of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas, where twelve stone prophets watch over pilgrims and vividly carved scenes bring the Passion of Christ to life. From Feliciano Mendes’s vow to the extraordinary artistry of Aleijadinho, this episode explores how faith, ambition, and resilience shaped a masterpiece of Brazilian Baroque. Discover the legends, hidden paintings, and centuries of devotion that make this sacred hill much more than a monument.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1694 A dying miner makes a promise. A sculptor works through unimaginable suffering. On a hill in Brazil, their stories meet in a sanctuary unlike any other. Journey to the Basilica of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas, where twelve stone prophets watch over pilgrims and vividly carved scenes bring the Passion of Christ to life. From Feliciano Mendes’s vow to the extraordinary artistry of Aleijadinho, this episode explores how faith, ambition, and resilience shaped a masterpiece of Brazilian Baroque. Discover the legends, hidden paintings, and centuries of devotion that make this sacred hill much more than a monument.

]]> basilica, catholic church, architecture No A Saint, a Lion, and a City of Water: the Story of Saint Mark’s Basilica 13 13 A Saint, a Lion, and a City of Water: the Story of Saint Mark’s Basilica full 3f8ed86e-5051-48ab-ab90-29bb0fac62b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7cebe66 Saint Mark’s Basilica is more than Venice’s glittering landmark. Beneath its gold mosaics and five domes lies a story of stolen relics, imperial spoils, sacred music, political power, and a church still threatened by the very lagoon that made Venice possible. Step inside the “Church of Gold,” where faith, beauty, and a thousand years of history meet.

]]> Saint Mark’s Basilica is more than Venice’s glittering landmark. Beneath its gold mosaics and five domes lies a story of stolen relics, imperial spoils, sacred music, political power, and a church still threatened by the very lagoon that made Venice possible. Step inside the “Church of Gold,” where faith, beauty, and a thousand years of history meet.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 2232 Saint Mark’s Basilica is more than Venice’s glittering landmark. Beneath its gold mosaics and five domes lies a story of stolen relics, imperial spoils, sacred music, political power, and a church still threatened by the very lagoon that made Venice possible. Step inside the “Church of Gold,” where faith, beauty, and a thousand years of history meet.

]]> basilica minor, catholic church, architecture, history No Climbing the Sacred Mountain: The Story of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga 12 12 Climbing the Sacred Mountain: The Story of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga full 1d733c36-1f60-4b6e-844f-ed35498ef4f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bc9bc56 Journey to Braga, Portugal, and climb the extraordinary Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte—where more than 500 steps turn pilgrimage into a story of the senses, virtue, and grace. Discover its centuries of history, dramatic baroque and neoclassical architecture, Passion chapels, and the remarkable 19th-century funicular that still runs using only water and gravity.

]]> Journey to Braga, Portugal, and climb the extraordinary Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte—where more than 500 steps turn pilgrimage into a story of the senses, virtue, and grace. Discover its centuries of history, dramatic baroque and neoclassical architecture, Passion chapels, and the remarkable 19th-century funicular that still runs using only water and gravity.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1734 Journey to Braga, Portugal, and climb the extraordinary Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte—where more than 500 steps turn pilgrimage into a story of the senses, virtue, and grace. Discover its centuries of history, dramatic baroque and neoclassical architecture, Passion chapels, and the remarkable 19th-century funicular that still runs using only water and gravity.

]]> catholic church, basilica, braga No From All Gods to All Saints: the Story of the Pantheon in Rome. 11 11 From All Gods to All Saints: the Story of the Pantheon in Rome. full e483bea8-9353-4174-b82d-4151f958afb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31dfde8d Step inside Rome’s Pantheon: a temple built for all gods that became a living Christian church—and somehow still stands nearly 2,000 years later. Follow the beam of light beneath its open oculus, uncover the engineering behind its impossible dome, meet the emperors, artists, and martyrs woven into its story, and witness the breathtaking Pentecost rain of red rose petals from the sky. 

]]> Step inside Rome’s Pantheon: a temple built for all gods that became a living Christian church—and somehow still stands nearly 2,000 years later. Follow the beam of light beneath its open oculus, uncover the engineering behind its impossible dome, meet the emperors, artists, and martyrs woven into its story, and witness the breathtaking Pentecost rain of red rose petals from the sky. 

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1372 Step inside Rome’s Pantheon: a temple built for all gods that became a living Christian church—and somehow still stands nearly 2,000 years later. Follow the beam of light beneath its open oculus, uncover the engineering behind its impossible dome, meet the emperors, artists, and martyrs woven into its story, and witness the breathtaking Pentecost rain of red rose petals from the sky. 

]]> No The Sanctuary of the Tilma: The Story of the Old Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico 10 10 The Sanctuary of the Tilma: The Story of the Old Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico full 01a465b8-7244-415b-810c-29a3934779a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a588d347 Discover the story of the Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most iconic sites of Catholic faith in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, we journey to Tepeyac Hill to explore how this sanctuary rose in the heart of a city built on ancient lakes—and how it has endured centuries of pilgrimages, earthquakes, political tensions, and even a dynamite attack.

You will meet Pedro de Arrieta, the architect behind its four octagonal towers and distinctive façade of tezontle and chiluca stone. We also trace the story of Juan Diego, the tilma of Guadalupe, and the profound encounter between Indigenous tradition and Christianity.

It is a story of art, miracle, identity, and devotion—one that continues to draw millions of pilgrims to Mexico’s spiritual heart.

]]> Discover the story of the Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most iconic sites of Catholic faith in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, we journey to Tepeyac Hill to explore how this sanctuary rose in the heart of a city built on ancient lakes—and how it has endured centuries of pilgrimages, earthquakes, political tensions, and even a dynamite attack.

You will meet Pedro de Arrieta, the architect behind its four octagonal towers and distinctive façade of tezontle and chiluca stone. We also trace the story of Juan Diego, the tilma of Guadalupe, and the profound encounter between Indigenous tradition and Christianity.

It is a story of art, miracle, identity, and devotion—one that continues to draw millions of pilgrims to Mexico’s spiritual heart.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1849 Discover the story of the Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most iconic sites of Catholic faith in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, we journey to Tepeyac Hill to explore how this sanctuary rose in the heart of a city built on ancient lakes—and how it has endured centuries of pilgrimages, earthquakes, political tensions, and even a dynamite attack.

You will meet Pedro de Arrieta, the architect behind its four octagonal towers and distinctive façade of tezontle and chiluca stone. We also trace the story of Juan Diego, the tilma of Guadalupe, and the profound encounter between Indigenous tradition and Christianity.

It is a story of art, miracle, identity, and devotion—one that continues to draw millions of pilgrims to Mexico’s spiritual heart.

]]> catholic church, basilica, architecture, history No A Basilica Built Through War and Hope – Basilica Koekelberg, Belgium 9 9 A Basilica Built Through War and Hope – Basilica Koekelberg, Belgium full 297fbef0-0d2d-4457-b646-d38c2e0b32a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb7b6184 High above Brussels stands the Koekelberg Basilica: a vast Art Deco church crowned by a striking green copper dome—and one of Belgium’s least-known architectural treasures.

In this episode, we uncover its remarkable story: conceived by King Leopold II, reshaped by two world wars, inspired by Cardinal Mercier’s wartime vow for peace, and completed after sixty-six years of construction. We explore its bold design, sacred art, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and the complex Belgian history embedded in its stones and copper roof.

]]> High above Brussels stands the Koekelberg Basilica: a vast Art Deco church crowned by a striking green copper dome—and one of Belgium’s least-known architectural treasures.

In this episode, we uncover its remarkable story: conceived by King Leopold II, reshaped by two world wars, inspired by Cardinal Mercier’s wartime vow for peace, and completed after sixty-six years of construction. We explore its bold design, sacred art, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and the complex Belgian history embedded in its stones and copper roof.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1738 High above Brussels stands the Koekelberg Basilica: a vast Art Deco church crowned by a striking green copper dome—and one of Belgium’s least-known architectural treasures.

In this episode, we uncover its remarkable story: conceived by King Leopold II, reshaped by two world wars, inspired by Cardinal Mercier’s wartime vow for peace, and completed after sixty-six years of construction. We explore its bold design, sacred art, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and the complex Belgian history embedded in its stones and copper roof.

]]> basilica, catholic church, history, architecture No From Chicago Rubble to Milwaukee’s Dome – Minor Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, USA 8 8 From Chicago Rubble to Milwaukee’s Dome – Minor Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, USA full cf3f358c-a4f9-498c-be27-0d02df4b25a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d778918 What happens when a community of Polish immigrants refuses to let hardship, distance, or debt diminish its faith? This is a hourney to a soaring, Rome-inspired church, built with materials salvaged from a demolished Chicago federal building and carried north on 500 railroad flatcars. Discover the vision of Father Wilhelm Grutza, the sacrifice of a growing immigrant parish, the martyrdom and legacy of Saint Josaphat, and the remarkable story behind one of America’s most extraordinary sacred spaces.

]]> What happens when a community of Polish immigrants refuses to let hardship, distance, or debt diminish its faith? This is a hourney to a soaring, Rome-inspired church, built with materials salvaged from a demolished Chicago federal building and carried north on 500 railroad flatcars. Discover the vision of Father Wilhelm Grutza, the sacrifice of a growing immigrant parish, the martyrdom and legacy of Saint Josaphat, and the remarkable story behind one of America’s most extraordinary sacred spaces.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1734 What happens when a community of Polish immigrants refuses to let hardship, distance, or debt diminish its faith? This is a hourney to a soaring, Rome-inspired church, built with materials salvaged from a demolished Chicago federal building and carried north on 500 railroad flatcars. Discover the vision of Father Wilhelm Grutza, the sacrifice of a growing immigrant parish, the martyrdom and legacy of Saint Josaphat, and the remarkable story behind one of America’s most extraordinary sacred spaces.

]]> St. Josaphat, Church, Milwaukee, Architecture No The Tomb at the Heart of the City – the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua 7 7 The Tomb at the Heart of the City – the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua full 0f2590c1-fe31-439b-9672-5c3e106305f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96ebc66e A young friar from Lisbon dies in Padua at just 36—and within a year, he is declared asaint. Nearly eight centuries later, millions still come to the basilica built around his tomb. Join us inside Il Santo, the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, where Byzantine domes, Donatello’s bronzes, sacred relics, music, and stories of lost things converge. This is the story of a voice that never fell silent.

]]> A young friar from Lisbon dies in Padua at just 36—and within a year, he is declared asaint. Nearly eight centuries later, millions still come to the basilica built around his tomb. Join us inside Il Santo, the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, where Byzantine domes, Donatello’s bronzes, sacred relics, music, and stories of lost things converge. This is the story of a voice that never fell silent.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 LZ LZ 1728 A young friar from Lisbon dies in Padua at just 36—and within a year, he is declared asaint. Nearly eight centuries later, millions still come to the basilica built around his tomb. Join us inside Il Santo, the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, where Byzantine domes, Donatello’s bronzes, sacred relics, music, and stories of lost things converge. This is the story of a voice that never fell silent.

]]> St. Anthony, Padua, Italy, Architecture, Church No From Medieval Vision to Modern Restoration - The Story of Notre-Dame de Paris 6 6 From Medieval Vision to Modern Restoration - The Story of Notre-Dame de Paris full a46829c2-d5c9-4961-94d1-88eefcf0d9a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9df24107 Step inside Notre-Dame de Paris—thecathedral that has stood at theheart of French faith, art, and history for morethan eight centuries. In thisepisode, we uncover the Gothic inventions thatmade it soar, the kings andrevolutionaries who shaped its story, the sacredrelics and music held withinits walls, and the devastating 2019 fire thatnearly brought it down. Frommedieval builders to its remarkable rebirth,discover why Notre-Dame remainsfar more than a monument: it is the enduringsoul of Paris.


#NotreDameDeParis #GothicArchitecture #FrenchHistory #Paris #CatholicChurch #Catholic

]]> Step inside Notre-Dame de Paris—thecathedral that has stood at theheart of French faith, art, and history for morethan eight centuries. In thisepisode, we uncover the Gothic inventions thatmade it soar, the kings andrevolutionaries who shaped its story, the sacredrelics and music held withinits walls, and the devastating 2019 fire thatnearly brought it down. Frommedieval builders to its remarkable rebirth,discover why Notre-Dame remainsfar more than a monument: it is the enduringsoul of Paris.


#NotreDameDeParis #GothicArchitecture #FrenchHistory #Paris #CatholicChurch #Catholic

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 1671 Step inside Notre-Dame de Paris—thecathedral that has stood at theheart of French faith, art, and history for morethan eight centuries. In thisepisode, we uncover the Gothic inventions thatmade it soar, the kings andrevolutionaries who shaped its story, the sacredrelics and music held withinits walls, and the devastating 2019 fire thatnearly brought it down. Frommedieval builders to its remarkable rebirth,discover why Notre-Dame remainsfar more than a monument: it is the enduringsoul of Paris.


#NotreDameDeParis #GothicArchitecture #FrenchHistory #Paris #CatholicChurch #Catholic

]]> No The Swabian Saint Peter’s: Inside Weingarten Basilica 5 5 The Swabian Saint Peter’s: Inside Weingarten Basilica full 978f4663-9f99-4d94-8ccb-feb2198dcf2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/960af4d6 High above Upper Swabia rises a church built on a monumental scale: Weingarten Basilica, the largest Baroque church north of the Alps. Journey through its centuries-oldstory of Benedictine faith, the Holy Blood relic, Asam’s breathtaking frescoes, and Joseph Gabler’s legendary organ—where architecture, art, and devotion converge in a living pilgrimage site.

 

https://katholisch-weingarten.de/basilika/

]]> High above Upper Swabia rises a church built on a monumental scale: Weingarten Basilica, the largest Baroque church north of the Alps. Journey through its centuries-oldstory of Benedictine faith, the Holy Blood relic, Asam’s breathtaking frescoes, and Joseph Gabler’s legendary organ—where architecture, art, and devotion converge in a living pilgrimage site.

 

https://katholisch-weingarten.de/basilika/

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 2096 High above Upper Swabia rises a church built on a monumental scale: Weingarten Basilica, the largest Baroque church north of the Alps. Journey through its centuries-oldstory of Benedictine faith, the Holy Blood relic, Asam’s breathtaking frescoes, and Joseph Gabler’s legendary organ—where architecture, art, and devotion converge in a living pilgrimage site.

 

https://katholisch-weingarten.de/basilika/

]]> No Guardian of Diriamba: Faith, Stone, and Resistance at the Basilica of San Sebastián 4 4 Guardian of Diriamba: Faith, Stone, and Resistance at the Basilica of San Sebastián full 75aa35c8-acc0-487f-b884-daf07b0d7a70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd725a8 In this episode, we travel to the small Nicaraguan city of Diriamba and step inside theBasílica Menor de San Sebastián, a church built stone by stone by its owncommunity over nearly five decades. We explore its striking architecture andartwork, its deep devotion to Saint Sebastian, and its role in Nicaragua’sturbulent recent history. You will hear how faith, resistance, festival, and aUNESCO-recognised street theatre tradition all converge around this oneremarkable basilica.

]]> In this episode, we travel to the small Nicaraguan city of Diriamba and step inside theBasílica Menor de San Sebastián, a church built stone by stone by its owncommunity over nearly five decades. We explore its striking architecture andartwork, its deep devotion to Saint Sebastian, and its role in Nicaragua’sturbulent recent history. You will hear how faith, resistance, festival, and aUNESCO-recognised street theatre tradition all converge around this oneremarkable basilica.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 1484 In this episode, we travel to the small Nicaraguan city of Diriamba and step inside theBasílica Menor de San Sebastián, a church built stone by stone by its owncommunity over nearly five decades. We explore its striking architecture andartwork, its deep devotion to Saint Sebastian, and its role in Nicaragua’sturbulent recent history. You will hear how faith, resistance, festival, and aUNESCO-recognised street theatre tradition all converge around this oneremarkable basilica.

]]> No From the Hill of Hell to the Hill of Paradise: The Basilica of Saint Francis 3 3 From the Hill of Hell to the Hill of Paradise: The Basilica of Saint Francis full a99d4920-98cf-49c7-b153-806e99c050c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/710ec874 In this episode, we journey to Assisi to explore the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis, a double church where architecture, history, and faith meet in a single breathtaking monument. From the “Hill of Hell” to the “Hill of Paradise,” discover how this sacred place became a living heart of pilgrimage, art, and Franciscan spirituality.


#umbria #church #catholic #catholicchurch 

]]> In this episode, we journey to Assisi to explore the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis, a double church where architecture, history, and faith meet in a single breathtaking monument. From the “Hill of Hell” to the “Hill of Paradise,” discover how this sacred place became a living heart of pilgrimage, art, and Franciscan spirituality.


#umbria #church #catholic #catholicchurch 

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 1949 In this episode, we journey to Assisi to explore the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis, a double church where architecture, history, and faith meet in a single breathtaking monument. From the “Hill of Hell” to the “Hill of Paradise,” discover how this sacred place became a living heart of pilgrimage, art, and Franciscan spirituality.


#umbria #church #catholic #catholicchurch 

]]> No A Forest of Stone and Light: Inside Barcelona’s Sagrada Família 2 2 A Forest of Stone and Light: Inside Barcelona’s Sagrada Família full 9375fb17-9a8c-4315-b499-1bfbe0249492 https://share.transistor.fm/s/782ee8bf Step inside Barcelona’s sacred heart as we explore the Sagrada Família’s soaring towers, forest-like interior, and Gaudí’s nature-inspired vision. Discover how faith, art, and architecture merge in this unfinished yet timeless basilica.


https://sagradafamilia.org/en/


]]> Step inside Barcelona’s sacred heart as we explore the Sagrada Família’s soaring towers, forest-like interior, and Gaudí’s nature-inspired vision. Discover how faith, art, and architecture merge in this unfinished yet timeless basilica.


https://sagradafamilia.org/en/


]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 1836 Step inside Barcelona’s sacred heart as we explore the Sagrada Família’s soaring towers, forest-like interior, and Gaudí’s nature-inspired vision. Discover how faith, art, and architecture merge in this unfinished yet timeless basilica.


https://sagradafamilia.org/en/


]]> No At the Grave of Vienna’s Founder and Defender: Inside the Schottenkirche 1 1 At the Grave of Vienna’s Founder and Defender: Inside the Schottenkirche full c2e43a11-1ebb-4594-ac9f-22d536f7eba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dfd8591 Step into Vienna’s “Irish” Minor Basilica, the Schottenkirche, where nine centuries of politics, architecture and Marian devotion converge in one remarkable church. From Irish Benedictine founders and an unfinished Baroque tower to the crypt of Vienna’s “Founder” and “Defender” and the oldest surviving Madonna in the city, this episode uncovers how a misnamed monastery became a living centre of faith, music and education on the Freyung—and why Rome eventually honoured it as a Minor Basilica.


Link: https://schotten.wien/

]]> Step into Vienna’s “Irish” Minor Basilica, the Schottenkirche, where nine centuries of politics, architecture and Marian devotion converge in one remarkable church. From Irish Benedictine founders and an unfinished Baroque tower to the crypt of Vienna’s “Founder” and “Defender” and the oldest surviving Madonna in the city, this episode uncovers how a misnamed monastery became a living centre of faith, music and education on the Freyung—and why Rome eventually honoured it as a Minor Basilica.


Link: https://schotten.wien/

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 1580 Step into Vienna’s “Irish” Minor Basilica, the Schottenkirche, where nine centuries of politics, architecture and Marian devotion converge in one remarkable church. From Irish Benedictine founders and an unfinished Baroque tower to the crypt of Vienna’s “Founder” and “Defender” and the oldest surviving Madonna in the city, this episode uncovers how a misnamed monastery became a living centre of faith, music and education on the Freyung—and why Rome eventually honoured it as a Minor Basilica.


Link: https://schotten.wien/

]]> No Introduction 1 1 Introduction trailer 0b365457-1948-496c-ac16-8da78c186318 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa0408e4 This podcast aims to offer a small contribution toward a deeper understanding of Catholicism through its basilicas. In every episode, there’s something new to discover—whether it’s a historical detail, an architectural feature, or an inspiring tradition.

]]> This podcast aims to offer a small contribution toward a deeper understanding of Catholicism through its basilicas. In every episode, there’s something new to discover—whether it’s a historical detail, an architectural feature, or an inspiring tradition.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200 LZ Media LZ Media 113 This podcast aims to offer a small contribution toward a deeper understanding of Catholicism through its basilicas. In every episode, there’s something new to discover—whether it’s a historical detail, an architectural feature, or an inspiring tradition. This podcast aims to offer a small contribution toward a deeper understanding of Catholicism through its basilicas. In every episode, there’s something new to discover—whether it’s a historical detail, an architectural feature, or an inspiring tradition. No