Maria Meeresstern, Borkum, Germany
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N 53° 35.318 E 006° 39.975
32U E 345532 N 5940286
Auf der Insel Borkum steht die die römisch-katholische Kirche Maria Meeresstern *** The roman-catholic church Maria Meeresstern is located on the island Borkum
Waymark Code: WMTCCD
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 11/01/2016
Views: 8
Das Kirchengebäude wurde 1880/1882 als Hallenkirche im neugotischen Stil errichtet und nach Osten ausgerichtet. Es erfolgten mehrere Um- und Anbauten (1905, 1954). 1988 wurde die Kirche erheblich erweitert und der achteckige Kirchturm wurde gebaut. Die Neugestaltung des Kirchplatzes erfolgte 1990. Die Kirche verfügt nun über 450 Plätze für die etwa 800 Mitglieder der Gemeinde.
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The church was built in 1880/1882 in the neo-Gothic style. It is situated to the east. Several extensions were done in 1905 and 1954 as well as in 1988, when the bell-tower was built. Now the church has about 450 seats for the 800 churchmen on this island.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1880
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Kirchstraße
Borkum,
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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