Village church Oberseifersdorf, Heritage church in Oberseifersdorf, Germany
The village church is a building featuring a flat ceiling with two-tiered galleries running along three interior sides and round-arched windows set throughout. The structure houses both a religious sanctuary and a funeral space within its walls.
Construction of the building began in 1717 and represents an early 18th-century religious structure in the region. The western tower was rebuilt in 1820 after being damaged by lightning.
The altarpiece from 1751 by Daniel Martin of Marienthal depicts the Ascension of Christ in full height from floor to ceiling. Interior paintings from the 1750s show scenes from Christ's life and honor Saints Gallus and Martin throughout the walls.
The building is located in Mittelherwigsdorf municipality and hosts regular services of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The grounds include a cemetery and war memorial that are open to visitors during daylight hours.
Painter Bernhardt created the interior decorations in 1753, which remain visible on the walls and ceiling throughout the space. These hand-painted works offer insight into 18th-century craftsmanship and religious expression in the region.
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