Johanniskirche, Gothic church in Penzenhofen, Germany
The Johanniskirche is a Gothic church building in Winkelhaid featuring a flat ceiling and gallery that shape the interior space. The altar displays the Imhof family coat of arms from 1691, reflecting the decoration choices of that period.
The building was constructed in 1401 and officially consecrated as a mass chapel in 1403 under the Diocese of Eichstätt administration. This early consecration marked the formal recognition of the site as a sacred space.
The church served for centuries as a student chapel for Altdorf University, functioning as a center for theological education and worship in the region. Visitors can still sense this academic heritage today, reflected in how the building was used and maintained.
The church is located at Altenthanner Strasse 3 and remains an active part of the Evangelical Church Community of Winkelhaid. Visitors can experience the building during community services and public events held throughout the year.
The original bell from the early 15th century bears a Latin inscription reading Ave Maria gratiae plena Dominus teum. This inscription documents the religious devotion and craftsmanship traditions of the bell-making period.
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