Without a doubt, the church of Koserow is one of the oldest "inhabitants" of the island:
After it was built as a stone church at the end of the 13th century, it was expanded around 200 years later with a new chancel and tower.
The formerly flat wooden ceiling was raised in the 19th century to resemble an inverted ship's hull. The votive ship hanging in the church also exudes a touch of pleasant maritime flair: Some fishermen from Ückeritz donated it after being rescued from distress at sea.
The baptismal bowl and the altar candlesticks date from around 1650. The latter draw attention to themselves with their unusual symbolism: while Adam and Eve are handing each other the apple - the sign of sin - the arms of the tree of life show a cross in the middle as an expression of reconciliation.
A Swedish carving from the 15th century, popularly known as the “Vineta Cross”, hangs above the baptism. The island chronicle reports that it was found by Koserow fishermen in the Baltic Sea.
The baptismal bowl and the altar candlesticks date from around 1650. The latter draw attention to themselves with their unusual symbolism: while Adam and Eve are handing each other the apple - the sign of sin - the arms of the tree of life show a cross in the middle as an expression of reconciliation.
A Swedish carving from the 15th century, popularly known as the “Vineta Cross”, hangs above the baptism. The island chronicle reports that it was found by Koserow fishermen in the Baltic Sea.
Koserow Church
Without a doubt, the church of Koserow is one of the oldest "inhabitants" of the island:
After it was built as a stone church at the end of the 13th century, it was expanded around 200 years later with a new chancel and tower.
The formerly flat wooden ceiling was raised in the 19th century to resemble an inverted ship's hull. The votive ship hanging in the church also exudes a touch of pleasant maritime flair: Some fishermen from Ückeritz donated it after being rescued from distress at sea.
Church Koserow exterior view
The baptismal font and the altar candlesticks date from around 1650.
The Koserow church became well-known through the 1843 published novel "The Amber Witch" by Willi Meinhold - a Pomeranian pastor.
In the summer months, the church is the backdrop for wonderful concerts and the summer theater "Classic by the Sea".