We entered the church as a sacred place. The pulpit sits centered as we center ourselves in God’s word.
The altar is magnificent.
In 1050 the original church was built. One rich woman bought the land and donated it for a church. St Viktor. Is not a common name.
The tower burned 3 times. The steeple is a little crooked. It is caused from the rebuilding following one of the fires.
Originally this was a Catholic Church, from 1550 on it was Protestant. As a relic, it boasts having Relic part of the tongue of Saint Viktor.
Originally this was a Catholic Church, from 1550 on it was Protestant. As a relic, it boasts having Relic part of the tongue of Saint Viktor.
The organ was new in 2014.
There is a prayer center with the background representing the 7 pains of Mary. Candles can be lit for prayer.
The fresco of the crucifixion includes Jesus with Mary and his favorite disciple John. A carved fresco was added in the 14th century.
Joyce Schroer
Joyce Schroer
Hello Dan and Joyce, Thanks for the blog. Schwerte and St. Viktor is a wonderful place and people. Enjoy your trip. Please give my greetings to Wolfgang Belitz and Elga Zachau if you meet them. Peace, Dave Schoen
ReplyDeleteWolfgang Belitz achieved the award for the eldest participant. I enjoyed talking with him this year and sat at table with him two years ago. Elga Remembers fondly her experiences in Canton. This partnership is alive and well. We had a large number of folks from IK and Ohio with us. Joyce Schroer
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