Our Lady of the Blue Ridge (Diocese of Arlington)
| Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Blue Ridge |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Arlington |
| Deanery: | Deanery 6 |
| Address: | 1000 Blue Ridge Road, Madison, VA 22727 |
| Coordinates: | 38.5667, -78.3667 |
| City: | Madison, VA |
| Subdivision: | Virginia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Madison County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | 1933 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | |
Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Madison, Virginia. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title "Our Lady of the Blue Ridge"—a local invocation inspired by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains—the parish serves a rural community in Madison County and surrounding areas.
Established in 1933 as a mission of Saint Peter in Washington, VA, the parish was elevated to full parish status in 1957. The current church building was dedicated in 1963. As of December 19, 2025, Our Lady of the Blue Ridge continues to provide pastoral care in a rural setting, with Masses and ministries supporting the local faithful.
The title "of the Blue Ridge" reflects regional Marian devotion, emphasizing Mary's maternal protection over the mountain communities.
History
Our Lady of the Blue Ridge began as a mission established in 1933 by the Diocese of Richmond, served from Saint Peter Parish in Washington, VA.[1]
It was elevated to full parish status in 1957. The current church was dedicated in 1963.
The parish has historically served a small rural community, with priests residing in the rectory and offering Masses in the mountain region.
Special features
- Rural setting serving Catholics in Madison County and nearby areas
- Community-focused ministries in a small parish environment
Architecture
The church building, dedicated in 1963, reflects mid-twentieth-century design typical of rural parishes.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of the Blessed Virgin Mary, often portraying her in traditional iconography suited to the local title.
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.