St. Lucius

St. Lucius is a Romanesque church in Werden, a district of Essen, featuring a western tower that houses an organ loft. The interior is shaped by two smaller towers at the choir arch and a three-tiered northern choir wall that defines the spatial composition.

Construction began in 995 under Abbot Werinbert, and Archbishop Anno II of Cologne consecrated the building in 1063 as a branch church. After secularization in 1803, it lost its religious purpose temporarily, but returned to worship in the 20th century.

The north wall displays original Romanesque paintings set between the arches and windows, while historical figures appear in the niches along the choir walls. These artistic details give the space a personal quality and connect daily worship with the craftsmanship of earlier times.

The building stands at Luziusstraße 6 in Essen and is accessible as a branch church throughout the week. Regular services take place, particularly events for children and school groups, so checking opening times before visiting is advisable.

After secularization in 1803, the building served as a grain storage facility and residential dwelling before returning to church use in 1965. This transformation remains visible in the architecture and tells of the varied history experienced by many German churches.

Location: Essen

GPS coordinates: 51.39250,7.00166

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23