Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche
A neo-Gothic brick church in Cologne-Lindenthal, popularly called the "Red Church," featuring an organ built in 2011.
The Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, popularly known as the "Red Church," stands at the intersection of Lindenthalgürtel and Gleueler Straße in Cologne-Lindenthal. It is one of three church buildings belonging to the Protestant parish of Cologne-Lindenthal in the Cologne-Linksrheinisch church district.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Building type
- Neo-Gothic brick church
- Year built
- 1900–1901 (consecrated 3 November 1901)
- District
- Cologne-Lindenthal
- Denomination
- Protestant (Evangelical Church in the Rhineland)
- Style
- Neo-Gothic, red brick
- Nickname
- "Red Church"
The building has borne the name Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche only since 1951, receiving it during the reconstruction after being almost entirely destroyed in 1944 — before that it was simply known as the "Red Church."
Things to do here
- Admire the neo-Gothic brick architecture of the "Red Church"
- Experience the Kreienbrink organ built in 2011
- View the furnishings designed by Werner Pokorny
- Attend a service of the Cologne-Lindenthal parish
History
Groundbreaking took place on 9 July 1900, followed by the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone on 5 August of the same year. The shell was completed before year's end, and the church was consecrated on 3 November 1901. Construction cost 112,000 Reichsmark. Its popular name, the "Red Church," comes from its execution as a neo-Gothic brick building. During the Second World War the building was almost entirely destroyed in 1944. During the plainly designed reconstruction it received grey plaster in 1951, along with the name Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche. A major renovation in 1996 added light-red plaster echoing the old nickname, and extensions for smaller events were built behind the chancel.
Furnishings and Organ
The central furnishings – the communion table, font and pulpit – were designed and made by Werner Pokorny. The organ was newly built in 2011 by the Kreienbrink organ workshop of Osnabrück. This slider-chest instrument has 30 stops across two manuals and pedal; the key actions are mechanical and the stop actions electric.
Timeline
- 1900Groundbreaking on 9 July and laying of the foundation stone on 5 August
- 1901Consecration of the church on 3 November
- 1944Almost complete destruction during the Second World War
- 1951Reconstruction and naming as Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche
- 1996Major renovation with light-red plaster and extensions
- 2011New organ built by the Kreienbrink workshop
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