Stadtkirche St. Pankratius, church building in Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Stadtkirche St. Pankratius is a brick church in Gothic Revival style standing on Warstein's market square. The building features a roughly 86 meter tall tower with a distinctive spire, three broad naves with high vaults, and an interior decorated with stone statues, stained glass windows, and a marble altar from the 1950s.
The church was built following a devastating city fire in 1802 that forced residents to relocate to the valley and necessitated a new parish church. Construction began with the foundation stone laid in 1853, the first service held in 1857, and the episcopal consecration completed in 1873.
The name St. Pankratius honors a saint important to the Warstein community, appearing in statues and bells throughout the building. The church serves today as a gathering place for worship and reflection for local residents and visitors alike.
The church sits centrally on the market square and is easily accessible on foot, with parking available nearby for visitors arriving by car. The building offers good accessibility and spacious interiors for comfortable exploration of the architecture and artwork.
The oldest bell dates to the 14th century and is dedicated to Saint Agatha, a sign of the site's long continuity through the centuries. Four bronze bells cast in 1948 continue this tradition with inscriptions honoring saints like Pankratius.
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