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St. Nikolaus Church in Dürscheid

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St. Nikolaus Church in Dürscheid

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    October 29, 2019

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    In the 19th century, the church became too small due to a significant increase in population (improvement in agriculture, iron ore mining). In 1894/95, the then pastor Johann Voß built a new church in the neo-Gothic style, as we know it today. Only the old tower remained standing because the money ran out. So today we have a neo-Gothic church in Dürscheid, which has a rather spartan, clearly structured interior with a distinctive transept. The once neo-Gothic design of the interior (painting, pulpit, communion rail, etc.) largely fell victim to the reform efforts after the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, when many churches were cleared out and furnished in a "modern" style. Apart from the baptismal font, only the high altar has survived, which probably comes from a Belgian-Flemish workshop. The wings (when opened) show scenes from the suffering of Christ (Jesus on the Mount of Olives, flagellation, crowning with thorns and carrying the cross). The windows are a valuable "new addition". The pastor at the time, Heinrich Pohl, had them created and installed by the painter and glass artist Hans Lünenborg over a period of 30 years (1965 - 1987). They represent the seven physical and seven spiritual works of mercy, which are symbolized by saints (or people considered holy). There are also figures from the Old Testament and even ancient Greek philosophers. Only the three choir windows date from before the First World War (Jesus on the cross; Saint Nicholas saves the daughters of a poor nobleman from prostitution with a gift of money; calling of disciples at the Sea of Galilee). The church's furnishings are completed by a modern organ, apostle candlesticks and several statues of different origins and ages (St. Nicholas, Mary with the Child, St. Joseph, St. Sebastian). After several repairs and minor renovations, the church underwent a major change in recent years (2010/2011). In addition to a thorough renovation (especially of the roof), the altar was moved almost to the middle of the crossing, which had a very positive effect on the spatial effect and the atmosphere during the services.

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      July 15, 2022

      The church tower is smaller than the church - it comes from the previous church.

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        Roman Catholic parish church of Kürten-Dürscheid (Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis).

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          Location: Kürten, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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