Kirche Leopoldshagen, Lutheran timber-framed church in Leopoldshagen, Germany.
Kirche Leopoldshagen is a Lutheran church built with timber-frame construction that stands on a traffic island along the village street. The tower contains three bells and displays the craftsmanship techniques typical of its building period.
Leopoldshagen was founded in 1748 under Frederick II, and settlers soon asked for a church. A 1751 collection raised 2504 talers instead of the planned 600, so the church was built larger. The tower finial was set on 6 March 1755 and the church consecrated on 12 October 1755; Anklam established the parish in 1763.
The pulpit altar from the mid-18th century carries the initials of King Frederick II of Prussia, the parish patron. Two pew rows on the south side, the "Kalksteiner Kirchbänke", were reserved for worshippers from Kalkstein, about 5 km west of the Schwalckenheide, which belonged to the parish from 1748 until around 1960. The chalices, one from the 15th century and one from 1709, are kept in the church.
The church can be reached from the village street where it sits on a traffic island, making it easy to locate and approach. Keep in mind that this is an active community place, so visiting hours may vary depending on services or events.
The foundation stones for the church came from the distant village of Bargischow, reflecting the logistical challenges of the period. The funding for the project was gathered through donations that ultimately exceeded the initial goal by four times.
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