St. Jakobus Maior, Catholic church in Gersthofen, Germany
St. Jakobus Maior is a church building in Gersthofen with neo-Romanesque architectural features and a bell tower positioned on the south side of the main nave. The structure displays the classical proportions and elements characteristic of this style.
The site has ancient Roman origins, as remnants of a Mercury temple from the 1st century were discovered during 1854 renovation work. These findings suggest that a sacred place existed here during antiquity.
The ceiling paintings depict biblical figures from both testaments connected to St James' story. They were created in 1989 by Professor Georg Bernhard and shape the visual character of the interior.
The church is regularly open for services and serves an active parish community. Visitors should inquire about opening hours as they may vary depending on services and events.
Archaeologists discovered a marble altar with inscriptions from a Romanized Celtic individual named Publius Aelius Senno from Emperor Hadrian's era during renovations. This find directly links the church's history to the Roman occupation of the site.
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