Vierzehn-Nothelfer-Kapelle, Religious chapel in Mainz-Gonsenheim, Germany.
The Vierzehn-Nothelfer-Kapelle is a small chapel in Mainz-Gonsenheim built in neo-Gothic style, characterized by clinker brick, sandstone, and a slate roof. A modest bell tower marks its exterior appearance.
The chapel was built in 1894-1895 by the Mainz Cathedral Building Office, replacing an earlier structure from 1729 that had been erected following a citizens' vow.
The chapel is dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers, saints that people invoke for aid during hardship. The altar displays these figures prominently, making their importance to worshippers immediately visible.
The chapel is located on Kapellenstraße 46 near Lenneberg Forest and is easily accessible. It is maintained through a foundation and remains under the care of Saint Stephen's Catholic Parish.
The chapel hosts the most important pilgrimage within Mainz city limits, celebrated on the third Sunday after Pentecost. This festival draws worshippers who gather for outdoor mass ceremonies, making it the center of local religious practice.
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