St. Mariä Himmelfahrt, church building in Sassenberg, Germany
St. Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Neo-Gothic church building in Sassenberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The structure was built starting in 1842 and features three naves, a polygonal choir, tall windows, and a bell tower completed between 1901 and 1902.
The church was first recorded in 1251 and served as the main place of worship for the area for centuries. The current building began construction in 1842 under master builder Konrad Niermann from Minden and was completed over several years.
The church takes its name from the Assumption of Mary in Christian tradition. For generations, it has served as the gathering place where the community marks important life moments together.
The building is located near the town center of Sassenberg and is easily accessible on foot. The church serves as a clear landmark with its tall tower and large windows visible from a distance.
Built into the church wall near the altar is a Bildstock, a carved stone figure with a religious image that visitors can observe. Beside it is a relief showing the Pieta, a depiction of Mary holding the body of Jesus.
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