Stadtkirche Jena remains closed until further notice because of the cleaning of the cleaning!
Stadtkirche Jena remains closed until further notice because of the cleaning of the cleaning!
In the city church of St. Michael in Jena, there is currently doldrums: a more than palm -sized piece of plaster has recently broken off from the nave. The scratches in the historical building fabric have alerted the parish, and experts were commissioned to examine the causes of this damage. These measures are necessary, but are time-consuming and could extend over several weeks, such as ekmd.de reports.
At the same time, a scaffolding was set up on the main portal inside the church, so that restorers have access to the other parts of the vault. Georg Elsner, the chairman of the community church council, is optimistic about working with an experienced restorer. "It is of crucial importance to examine all vaults carefully in order to make the right decisions to secure and renovate our Gothic hall church," explains Elsner.financing needs increased sharply
The costs for the cause research and the review of further potential damaged areas are now running to over 20,000 euros. This financial burden is difficult for the parish, which is why it asks for donations. Fundraising is currently the requirement of the hour to secure the historical walls of St. Michael and make it accessible to a general public again.
The church, whose construction dated between the 14th and 16th centuries, was completely closed to the public in early June. Only very limited uses, such as organ lessons or rehearsals in the basement of the church tower, are possible under strict security requirements. All services and events had to be relocated to alternative places, which the community did not decide.
historical importance in the focus
The city church, extensively renovated in 2011 in relation to the tower, roof and facade, has since gained in importance and attraction. However, future renovation work is urgently required, and the interior of the church also needs a fundamental renovation. The electrical heating is out of order due to serious technical defects, and the parish is forced to take emergency measures in order to be able to carry out at least a few events in November and December. In an earlier project, the costs for electrics, heating, lighting and painting work were estimated at 1.15 million euros, whereby support from funding programs for interior renovation is severely restricted, so Kirchbauverein-jena.de .
It becomes an appeal to the citizens and friends of Jena loud: Use the opportunity to return something from your blessing and to preserve the valuable history of the St. Michael town church. Together, the community can ensure that the gates of these treasures can be reopened.
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