St. Rochus, Baroque church in Wollseifen, Germany
Description
St. Rochus is a baroque church whose outer walls and restored roof remain standing in the former village of Wollseifen within Schleiden. The building displays architectural features from different periods layered into its current structure.
History
The chapel was built in 1470 and received baroque architectural elements in the early 1600s. It gained parish status in 1660 before the surrounding area was evacuated after 1946.
Culture
The name honors a saint associated with protection from illness, reflecting the spiritual role this place once held for local worshippers. Visitors today see wooden benches and a simple cross that mark the quiet prayer space.
Practical
After extensive restoration work completed in 2008, the church ruins are accessible to visitors. The site features simple furnishings and is easy to navigate as an outdoor location.
Did you know?
The original wooden Stations of the Cross from this church survived a fire in 1947 and are now kept in a neighboring parish church. These preserved objects tell a story of survival that many visitors discover only when exploring the wider area.
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