St.-Nicolai-Kirche, church building in Werdum, Germany
St.-Nicolai-Kirche is a brick church in Werdum built on a raised mound called a warft. The main hall features thick walls and small windows, while the east side has a tall polygon-shaped choir with a vaulted roof added in 1476.
St.-Nicolai-Kirche opened for services in 1327 and displays architectural features from the early Middle Ages. Following the Reformation, it retained its dedication to Saint Nicholas while the community adapted its practices, with the church remaining central to village life.
St.-Nicolai-Kirche was dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, a protector figure for sailors and merchants. The church remains a gathering place where locals mark important life moments like baptisms, weddings, and funerals, keeping traditions alive.
The church sits in a quiet part of Werdum, surrounded by open fields and trees, with a bell tower built in 1763 serving as the main entrance. Visitors will notice that some original window and door openings have been blocked over time as the structure was adapted.
The church preserves an original granite baptismal basin and an altar painting from 1796 depicting the last supper. A restored 1898 organ with fourteen registers is still used today for concerts and services, demonstrating the craftsmanship of that era.
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