Helm ab zum Gebet

Helm ab zum Gebet is a statue in a cemetery in Lübeck showing a kneeling soldier in prayer. The work reaches about four meters in height and is constructed from shell limestone with inscriptions dedicated to fallen soldiers.

The statue was inaugurated in 1925 and commemorates soldiers of the Lübeck Infantry Regiment who fell during World War I. The memorial emerged from an artistic competition, with the regimental foundation providing financial support.

The sculpture depicts a kneeling figure in prayer, created by two local artists who shaped an early 20th-century style through this work. Visitors can see how people of that era expressed grief and respect through the language of stone and form.

The memorial is located on cemetery grounds displaying documentation panels with information about deployment locations. Visitors should respect the grave markers and inscriptions on site and allow time to explore the memorial area.

The memorial was selected through an artistic competition under the name Morituri, representing a special artistic process of that era. The choice of this title references Latin traditions and underscores the solemn purpose of the site.

Location: Lübeck

Inception: May 10, 1925

Creator: Richard Kuöhl, Friedrich Wilhelm Virck

Made from material: Muschelkalk

GPS coordinates: 53.88588,10.70830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02