St. Paulinus, church building in Völklingen-Lauterbach, Germany
St. Paulinus is a parish church in the Lauterbach district of Völklingen, designed by architect Peter Marx from Trier. The building displays a Romanesque Revival exterior with three towers, thick walls, and small windows, while the interior features a large barrel vault over a central space flanked by narrow side aisles.
The church was built from 1911 to 1912 to replace the 1707 chapel that had become too small for the growing community of Lauterbach. Marx's design was blessed in 1912 and consecrated by the Bishop of Trier in 1919, then underwent multiple restorations, particularly after World War II.
The church is named after Saint Paulinus, a saint venerated in local tradition and central to the building's identity. Inside, early 1920s murals depict scenes from community life, showing different professions and age groups, which reflect how the congregation saw itself and continues to shape the space today.
The church is accessible to visitors during opening hours, and the classical facade with its three towers is visible from outside. Its location in the Lauterbach district makes it easy to reach and provides a quiet spot to visit in the town.
The church is locally known as the Warndtdom, a name referring to its location in the Warndt region. Inside, a 1931 organ with many pipes and several bells cast in France and Germany can be found, with the main bell dating to 1951.
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