St.-Laurentius-Kirche, Baroque church in Wiesloch, Germany
St. Laurentius Church is a baroque place of worship in Wiesloch built from red sandstone taken from the ruins of Wiesloch Castle. The building has a rectangular hall layout with four window axes and a recessed choir area.
Augustinian hermits built the church between 1745 and 1751 on the former castle grounds. It passed to the Catholic parish in 1803, and expansion work took place in 1890.
The ceiling paintings show Jesus as a child presenting a black penitential belt to Saint Augustine, reflecting the religious traditions connected to the Augustinian order. These images tell the story of the spiritual practices that were lived out here.
Inside you will find a modern organ installed in 2003 with 32 registers, three manuals, and pedal controls, built by Matz & Luge. The instrument uses mechanical action to create diverse sounds for worship and music.
The crypt beneath the church served as a wine cellar for many years before being given to the parish in 1979. In 1995, this underground space was transformed into a small chapel for quiet prayer.
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