Annakapelle, Catholic chapel in Lützenkirchen, Leverkusen, Germany
Annakapelle is a Baroque Catholic chapel on the Annaberg above the Wiembach, beside the St. Maurinus parish church in Lützenkirchen. The Franciscans of the Cologne province built it in 1698 with help from local residents, and its interior dates from that construction period. It is dedicated to Saint Anne and belongs to the parish of St. Maurinus and Marien.
The chapel, dedicated to Saint Anne, was built in 1698 by Franciscans of the Cologne province with help from Lützenkirchen residents, on the Annaberg above the Wiembach next to the parish church of St. Maurinus. The Franciscans had assisted the vacant parish since about 1695 and founded a monastery in 1705; pastor Coenen, installed in 1699, pushed them out around 1715 against the people's will, and the parish took over the chapel. Around 1810 mayor Jakob Salentin von Zuccalmaglio planned to convert it into a school; residents armed with scythes, axes and pitchforks resisted, and after court proceedings the chapel was restored to its former state in 1814. Members of the Kolping family renovated it in 1932.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Anne, whose feast on 26 July drew pilgrims during the annual Annaoktav. Around 1810, residents armed with scythes, axes and pitchforks resisted its conversion into a school, shouting "We will give our lives for Saint Anne" — the so-called Peasants' Revolt of Lützenkirchen. The interior dates from the building period.
The chapel is located near the Wiembach stream and surrounded by quiet green spaces, making it suitable for a leisurely walk. The church welcomes visitors at specific times, so it is worth checking ahead for opening hours before planning your visit.
Around 1810 Mayor Jakob Salentin von Zuccalmaglio wanted to convert the chapel into a school. Residents armed with scythes, axes and pitchforks resisted, shouting "We will give our lives for Saint Anne"; newspapers called it the "Bauernaufstand in Lützenkirchen". After court proceedings the chapel was restored to its previous state in 1814.
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