Mauritiuskirche, Gothic Revival parish church in Lichtenberg, Germany
Mauritiuskirche is a brick Gothic Revival church with a 50-meter tower and decorated entrance portals in Lichtenberg. Its interior is divided into five aisles and was substantially reworked in 1965.
The church was founded in 1891 and completed in 1892, financed entirely by donations from the local Catholic community. It emerged during a time when the district was growing rapidly and new residents needed new religious spaces.
The church takes its name from Saint Maurice and shapes the neighborhood with its red brick appearance. Visitors can see how it remains an active place for the community and fits into the early 20th-century surroundings.
Entry is through the decorated front portals, and the interior is open to visitors when services are not being held. No lengthy visit is needed since the building is manageable in size.
The tower was damaged during World War II and rebuilt in a simplified form rather than its original design. This simplification remains visible today and tells the story of rebuilding after the war.
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