Very nice church, if it is open, have a look. The first written record goes back to 1326. With St. Aegidius and St. Dionysius, the church has the rare double patron saint. The medieval church can be thought of as a Gothic, if not a Romanesque building "with Gothic ingredients", which had to be rebuilt after the Hussites invaded in 1433. schwarzenfeld.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswuerdigkeiten/st-dionysius-kirche.html

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BioMann

February 24, 2020

Nice old church. If it's open, take a look.

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Staufer

April 8, 2024

Parish Church of St. Ägidius and St. Dionisius

The first documented mention dates back to 1326. With St. Ägidius and St. Dionisius, the church has the rare double patronage. The medieval church can be imagined as a Gothic, if not even Romanesque building with "Gothic elements", which had to be rebuilt after being destroyed by the Hussites in 1433. This building survived with corresponding losses - the religious turmoil of the 16th century and the war of the 17th century, but not the fire disaster on May 2nd, 1707. Immediately afterwards, a new church was built, probably in the Baroque style.
Serious damage was again reported from 1738 and 1748, so that the choir and nave had to be rebuilt by 1757. The church was completely restored by 1760, in keeping with the style of the time, which had changed fundamentally since 1708. As a result, new restorations and repairs were repeatedly necessary. In 1987–1989, the church received its last thorough renovation, which restored it to its original splendor.
The interior of the church is richly decorated with stucco and frescoes. The high altar corresponds to the style of the period in 1725/30. The central altarpiece shows the beheading of St. Dionisius and clearly refers to the Bishop of Paris. The altarpiece above is filled with a bust of the second patron, Giles, in black Benedictine robes. He is in dialogue with an angel. The altar ends with the Holy Trinity.
The interior features the two side altars, the pulpit, the three confessionals, the Stations of the Cross, the old baptismal font and the eternal light lamp.
The images of the magnificent frescoes and ceiling paintings are described in detail in the church guide. A late medieval statue of the Virgin Mary, formerly on the Mary altar of the old parish church, is now in the new parish church (St. Mary's Church).

A shrine depicting "Christ at Rest" is attached to the outside of the church.

Holy masses are celebrated in the old parish church on various occasions, such as baptisms, weddings, anniversaries, patronal festivals and every Monday at 5.30 p.m.

Source: Information board

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