St. Stephanus Chapel
Gothic Catholic chapel in Cologne-Weiden, first documented in 1407 and commonly known as the Üsdorf Chapel.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and today is cared for by a support association of the St. Franziskus parish in Cologne-Weiden.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Type
- Roman Catholic chapel
- Location
- Weiden district, Cologne borough of Lindenthal
- Origin
- Gothic core structure
- First mentioned
- 1407
- Also known as
- Üsdorf Chapel
- Heritage status
- Listed on Cologne's heritage register since 18 January 1982 under number 913
- Notable feature
- Fifth stop on the Lindenthal Culture Trail
The chapel was destroyed during the Truchsess War, rebuilt in 1629, yet has apparently not been used for church services since secularization – and still stands today, protected as a listed monument since 1982.
History
The chapel first appears in a 1407 document as the chapel belonging to the Engelshof, a manor in what was then the hamlet of Uesdorf. The Engelshof was owned by Cologne's St. Maria ad Gradus collegiate foundation, while pastoral care was provided by clergy from St. Severin in Lövenich.
Destruction and Rebuilding
The building was destroyed between 1583 and 1588 during the Cologne War (Truchsessischer Krieg) and rebuilt in 1629. It is believed that regular services ceased there around the time of secularization.
Today
After the Engelshof was demolished in the 1970s, the chapel was donated to the local Catholic parish. Since 2000, its upkeep has been overseen by a dedicated parish association founded to preserve the Üsdorf Chapel.
Timeline
- 1407First documented mention as chapel of the Engelshof in the hamlet of Uesdorf
- 1583–1588Destroyed during the Cologne War
- 1629Chapel restored
- 1970er JahreEngelshof demolished; parish acquires the building through donation
- 1982Listed as a historical monument of Cologne under No. 913 (18 January)
- 2000Founding of the parish association for the promotion of the Üsdorf Chapel
Gallery
Map
Blue dots: other places nearby — tap to explore.
You might also like — related or nearby
Comments
- Loading comments…
Sources & links
Auto-generated, last verified: 2026-09-04
How this page is made
This page draws on open sources — Wikipedia, Wikidata, official websites and the city’s open data. Every statement is checked against the sources linked here, and pages are refreshed regularly.
Spotted a mistake anyway? Tell us below — we read every submission.