Church of the Holy Cross, Lutheran church in Störmthal, Germany
The Church of the Holy Cross is a Lutheran building with pointed arch windows and stepped buttresses that frame the interior space. Inside, three-sided galleries and a flat ceiling create a distinctive layout, while a golden cartouche on the pulpit displays scripture.
In 1690, the parish separated from Magdeborn when landowner Statz Friedrich von Fullen established Störmthal as an independent church community. This independence marked the beginning of local religious and administrative control that lasted for centuries.
Inside, a life-sized wooden crucifix from the early 16th century stands beside the organ gallery, shaping visitors' first impression upon entering. This carved work remains the oldest decorative piece in the church.
The building is easily accessible and the interior layout makes it simple to view all the major artworks and architectural details. The arrangement of the galleries allows visitors to see key features from different vantage points.
The organ built in 1723 by master builder Hildebrandt is one of the few surviving instruments from that era that Johann Sebastian Bach is known to have played. Visitors can still hear the original baroque sound of this instrument today.
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