In 2010, the Mainz patron Stefan Schmitz took over the now severely damaged ruins of St. Christoph. In 2012, the "Initiative St. Christoph" was founded, with the aim of restoring the dignity of the site with the help of public and private funds. Together with the city of Mainz, a restoration plan was created that aimed to complete the memorial in time for the 70th anniversary of its destruction on February 27, 2015.
The plan was successfully implemented: The ruins, the tower, and the outdoor facilities were extensively renovated. Since 2015, an exhibition inside the church has made the memorial a cross-generational place of remembrance. Modern, brightly colored glass panels illustrate the history of St. Christoph and inform about the period of National Socialism and World War II in Mainz. Historical photographs document the extensive destruction of the city until the end of the war.
