Evangelical church, Gothic Revival church in Třinec, Czech Republic
The Evangelical Church in Třinec is a Gothic Revival building with seven bays, a tower at the front and a polygonal apse. The side aisles have galleries carried on cast-iron columns under flat ceilings, while the nave and choir are covered by a barrel vault reaching to the roof truss. It was built in 1896–1899 to plans by the Viennese architect Julius Leisching.
The church was built in 1899 during a period of rapid industrial expansion in Třinec. Its construction represented the establishment of Protestant religious infrastructure as the city grew into a major industrial center.
The parish emerged from services first held on 25 March 1884 in the local school building, and an independent congregation was formed on 28 February 1902. A memorial plaque inside honours catechist Gustaw Ożana, shot in 1945.
The church is accessible on foot from the town center and welcomes visitors during services and at other times to view its architectural details. Checking beforehand when services occur helps plan your visit around the building's active use.
The tower clock came from A. Hepner & Co. of Wrocław, while the pews were made by carpenters from Ropica and Końska chosen through a competition. The three bells hung in 1898 were requisitioned in World War I and replaced by the current bells in 1923.
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