St. Mary Magdalene, Lutheran church in Ebersdorf, Germany
St. Mary Magdalene is a Protestant church in Ebersdorf characterized by reinforced concrete vault sections and distinctive parabolic design elements. The interior is structured by a semicircular apse, while triangular windows create an unusual pattern of natural light throughout the space.
Construction began in 1929 under architect Felix Sturm, with the cornerstone laid in May and the consecration completed in September 1930. The project reflected the trend of expressing modern Protestant architecture through innovative building forms.
The entrance doors display rectangular double panels with star symbols created by sculptor Paul Halbhuber, representing Protestant artistic traditions of that era. The ornamental details show how the congregation expressed its religious identity to the outside world.
The church is regularly open to visitors and offers the chance to explore its modern architectural features. When visiting, pay attention to the interplay of light and shadow created by the unusual window shapes throughout the interior.
Above the portal stands a relief depicting the Lord's appearance after Resurrection, inscribed with 'Soli Deo Honor'. This Latin phrase emphasizes the Lutheran belief that glory belongs to God alone.
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