Stoffeler Kapelle, Baroque chapel in Bilk, Germany
Description
Stoffeler Kapelle is a baroque chapel in Düsseldorf-Bilk built from brick with modest architectural proportions. Its interior features a small organ with six registers installed in 1960, which serves as the focal point of the space.
History
The building originated as a pilgrimage shelter in 1650 and was converted into a chapel in 1734 under Elector Carl Philipp. This transformation marked its shift from a simple pilgrim refuge to an established house of worship.
Culture
The chapel is dedicated to the Holy Cross and the Fourteen Holy Helpers and serves as a place of prayer within the St. Bonifatius parish. It holds spiritual meaning for local believers and shapes the religious life of the Bilk neighborhood.
Practical
The chapel is located in the Bilk district and is open to visitors most weekdays. It is best to check opening hours beforehand, as times can vary depending on services.
Did you know?
The chapel holds a significant relic of the Holy Cross that traces back to its origins as a pilgrimage site. This relic continues to draw believers who visit the shrine today.
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