St Agatha

St Agatha is a Roman Catholic church in Mettingen featuring Romanesque Revival design with three naves, tall windows, and a prominent bell tower. The interior is defined by harmonious proportions and a clear architectural layout that guides visitors through the space.

The current building was designed by Wilhelm Rincklake to replace an earlier 1777 structure and was consecrated in 1895 by Bishop Hermann Jakob Dingelstad. This reconstruction reflects the architectural ideals of the late 19th century.

The church holds a wooden Pietà from the 15th century and numerous statues spanning the 16th and 17th centuries that shape its interior. These artworks reflect the devotion of different periods and are directly visible to visitors walking through the space.

Access to the church is open to visitors and regular services take place as part of parish life. The chapel at St. Elisabeth-Hospital is also accessible and provides spaces for prayer and personal devotion.

The baptismal font was created in 1957 by transforming the stone pulpit of 1897, which originally featured carved saint figures and reliefs. This conversion shows how the church adapted its liturgical spaces to meet changing needs over time.

Location: Mettingen

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.31500,7.77914

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22