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North Rhine-Westphalia

St. Peter Church, Merken

North Rhine-Westphalia

St. Peter Church, Merken

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St. Peter Church, Merken

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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May 1, 2023

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Merken became an independent parish only in the French period in 1804. Before that, Merken was a branch of the parish of St. Mary Immaculate Conception, Pier. The previous Pierer branch in Vilvenich with the Helena chapel was also re-parished to Merken. However, this was reversed in 1805 at the request of the Vilvenich family, which means that Vilvenich once again belonged to the Pier parish. Since 1687 the community had a vicar who was subordinate to the Pierer pastor.

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March 26, 2024

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There was a chapel mentioned in Merken as early as 922 and 1308. Over the centuries, for example, new buildings were caused by arson. Different architectural styles also changed. A part of the church that had become dilapidated was demolished in 1960 and replaced with the current one in 1966 - 1968.

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July 14, 2019

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The tower dates back to the end of the 17th century, the rest of the church was rebuilt between 1966 and 1968.

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