St. Mariä Himmelfahrt

St. Mariä Himmelfahrt stands in the heart of Geilenkirchen between the city administration building and the former castle that now houses St. Ursula Episcopal School.

The first mention of a church at this location dates back to 1247, with the current structure's foundation stone being laid on August 26, 1822.

The church interior features barrel-vaulted ceilings, a flat pendentive dome above the crossing, and stained glass windows created by glass artist Maria Katzgrau.

The parish church belongs to the Community of Municipalities of St. Bonifatius in the Heinsberg region of the Diocese of Aachen, with services held regularly.

The church tower contains five bells, with the oldest dating from 1594, while the main organ built by Heinz Wilbrand in 1984 features 29 registers.

Location: Geilenkirchen

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.96417,6.12167

Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:03