Bell Tower of Catholic Chapel St. Josef in Walporzheim - RLP / Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 50° 31.851 E 007° 04.692
32U E 363797 N 5599420
Little chapel tower with two bells.
Waymark Code: WMRVMQ
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 08/08/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
Views: 3

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"Vorläufig hatte die Kapelle nur eine Glocke; bald aber begannen die Walporzheimer Einwohner Johann Paffenholz und Jakob Koch die Beschaffung einer neuen Glocke durch Sammlungen im Ort und der näheren Umgebung zu fördern. Im Jahre 1747 sahen sie ihr gutes Werk mit Erfolg gekrönt; eine größere neue Glocke war fertig gestellt und wurde vorläufig zum Kloster auf dem Kalvarienberg gebracht, wo am 6. März die feierliche Weihe stattfand. "

"Aus einer reichen Spende des Winzervereins und anderen milden Zuwendungen konnten weitere Anschaffungen gemacht werden. Als Ersatz für die im Weltkrieg geopferte Glocke wurde eine neue dem Hl. Sebastianus gewidmet, eine andere dem Hl. Joseph, zum Andenken an das 50jährige Jubelfest des Walporzheimer Winzervereins. Am St. Josephstag, 19. März 1923, konnten beide Glocken feierlich geweiht werden"

EN:
"For now, the band had only a bell; to promote but soon began Walporzheimer inhabitants Johann Paffenholz and Jakob Koch procuring a new bell by collections in place and the surrounding area In 1747 they saw their good work crowned with success;. A greater new bell was completed and was brought to the monastery provisionally on Calvary, where on March 6 took place the solemn consecration. "

"From a rich donation of vintners association and other mild grants additional purchases were made. As a substitute for the sacrificed in World War bell new to St. Sebastianus was dedicated, another to St. Joseph, to commemorate the 50th jubilee of Walporzheimer winemakers association . At St. Josephstag 19 March 1923 both bells were solemnly consecrated "
Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 2

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

Address of Tower: Not listed

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