Kirche Gettsdorf, Gemeinde Ziersdorf, Catholic parish church in Gettsdorf, Austria.
The Church of Saint Valentine in Gettsdorf is a Baroque hall church built from 1739 to 1741 to plans by Father Anselm Steyrer, incorporating parts of a medieval predecessor. Its massive west tower, dated 1519, has Gothic arrow-slit openings and an octagonal Baroque bell storey with an onion dome. The nave is covered by a segmental barrel vault on Corinthian pilasters, and the lower choir ends in a round apse.
The building was constructed between 1739 and 1741, replacing a medieval church that previously stood on this site. The new structure was built upon the foundations and traditions of the earlier place of worship.
The church is dedicated to Saint Valentine, and its 1651 elevation to parish status reflects the Melk Abbey vicariate founded in 1339. Inside, the two side altars carry rich stucco decoration by Johann Michael Flor dated 1752, and the pulpit lid holds figures of Faith, Hope and Charity. The Stations of the Cross were painted by Josef Oswald in 1803.
The church is located in Gettsdorf and is easy to reach on foot, with flat ground and no obstacles. The main approach is from the village center following the direct road.
On a tall pedestal in front of the north side of the church stands a Baroque sculpture of Saint Florian, shown as a Roman soldier with a drawn sword. The church's Gothic west tower is dated 1519, and its Baroque bell storey with onion dome was added between 1698 and 1700.
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