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 Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche — Bremerhaven, Germany Posted by:  prussel
N 53° 32.663 E 008° 34.766
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The neo-gothic "Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche" or "Große Kirche" is the main Church of the Bremische Evangelische Kirche in Bremerhaven
Waymark Code: WMP6C8
Location: Bremen, Germany
Date Posted: 07/09/2015
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Der Theologe und Bremer Bürgermeister Johann Smidt rief 1842 die angesehensten Bürger zu sich und schlug die Gründung einer evangelisch-unierten Gemeinde vor. Alle evangelischen Christen in Bremerhaven, insbesondere Lutheraner und Reformierte, sollten eine Kirchengemeinschaft bilden.
1853 wurden nach den Plänen von Simon Loschen, der auch den Alten Leuchtturm entworfen hatte, 552 Pfähle in den Boden gerammt, um darauf die "Große Kirche", eine dreischiffige neugotische Hallenkirche mit Apsis und einem 86 m hohen Westturm zu errichten. Der Bau wurde in rotem Backstein gehalten.
Am 22. April 1855 fand die feierliche Einweihung durch Bürgermeister Johann Smidt statt. Im Jahre 1927, hundert Jahre nach der Stadtgründung, erhielt die Kirche ihren Namen nach dem Stadtgründer Bürgermeister Smidt. Ungewöhnlich an der "Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche" ist, daß sie als einzige Kirche Deutschlands einem (weltlichen) Bürgermeister gewidmet ist.
The theologian and Mayor of Bremen Johann Smidt called 1842 the most distinguished citizens and suggested the creation of a united evangelical community. All Evangelical Christians in Bremerhaven, in particular Lutherans and Reformed, should form a communion of churches.
Based on the plans of Simon Loschen, who also designed the old lighthouse, in 1853 552 were piles driven into the ground to build on them the "Große Kirche" ("Great Church"), a three-aisled neo-Gothic hall church with apse and a 86 m high west tower. The building was kept in red bricks.
On April 22, 1855 the inauguration took place by Mayor Johann Smidt. In 1927, one hundred years after the city was founded, the church was named after the city's founder Mayor Smidt. Unusual about the "Bürgermeister-Smidt-Gedächtniskirche" ("Mayor Smidt Memorial Church") is, that this is the only church in Germany dedicated to a (secular) mayor.
Quelle / source: Bremische Evangelische Kirche, Stadt Bremerhaven
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1853
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Bremische Evangelische Kirche
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:
Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 45
Bremerhaven, Germany
27568
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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