St. Moritz, church building in Zell, Eisenberg, Germany
St. Moritz is a parish church and architectural monument in Eisenberg in the Ostallgäu region, originally built in the 15th century. The building has a simple design with solid walls, a dome added over the choir in the early 1700s, and a tower that was rebuilt in the early 1800s.
The church was founded after 1380 by the Freyberg family to gain independence from the Hopfen parish. In 1787, St. Moritz finally received the status of an independent parish church, ending more than a century of disputes between the two communities.
The church is named after Saint Moritz, a protector saint for knights and noble families. Inside, frescoes painted by Joseph Keller in 1775 depict Saint Joseph and were sponsored by local noble families, showing the deep connection between the community and its wealthy supporters.
The church is located in a quiet area of Eisenberg and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can freely explore the interior and will discover finely crafted artworks and historical details such as a red marble holy water basin decorated with family crests.
The ceiling fresco was signed by Joseph Keller in 1775 and includes portraits of donors such as Clemens von Freyberg-Eisenberg and his wife Ignatia. Inside a small chapel, visitors can also find a Romanesque head of Christ, possibly salvaged from an earlier part of the building.
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