St. Sebastian, Catholic parish church in Ebersberg, Germany
St. Sebastian is a Catholic parish church in Ebersberg featuring late Romanesque elements from around 1240, including a porch, tower, and gallery on its western sections. The building has undergone changes over several centuries, with later Baroque and Rococo features added to its interior and structure.
The church was founded in 834 and received a skull relic of St. Sebastian from Rome in the 10th century, stored in a late Gothic bust reliquary. This relic made the site an important religious center and drew pilgrims over many generations.
The interior displays Baroque and Rococo renovations with oil paintings by Anton Vicelli depicting scenes from St. Sebastian's life. These artworks shape the visual character of the sacred space and tell religious stories throughout the church.
The church is open daily and guided tours are available upon request at the parish office. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active place of worship, so consideration for religious services is important.
The Sebastiani Chapel was built in 1668 by Jesuit architect Heinrich Mayer and sits above the sacristy with stucco work by Michael Schmuzer. This small chapel is an artistic gem that many visitors overlook, though it displays refined decorative details.
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