The Church is... What is the Church?

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The Church is basically called the Lutheran ritual structures. But it's not. The German word kirche corresponds to the Russian concept of “Church”. In the New Testament, it invested special meaning – the Church (the Church) can be called as structure, and community or congregation of believers without confessional overtones.

The Church structure involves three types of buildings: the chapel (Cappella), a Church and a Cathedral. Chapel – special building, built for special needs. The Church – main parish building. Between them there are liturgical differences – all the ceremonies, rites, ordinances, can be conducted in the chapel and in the Church.

The Church

Church it

The Church, built in the traditional style, divided into parts, characteristic of Christian places of worship. Currently, this division is in the construction of the Church may be missing. The arrangement of buildings, any differences may be a barrier for services. What is the Lutheran Church? Traditionally, the building consists of several parts:

  • Porch – a space where there are auxiliary rooms: library, toilet, dressing room, rooms for servants, parish, etc. On the porch are usually located tower, performing the role of bell.
  • Choruses – the room above the entrance, where the organ is placed.
  • The Nave-the main part of the building for parishioners. For them there are special benches or normal chairs – this is not essential. But in front of the altar during the many processions provided the passage.
  • The Altar – traditionally in the Lutheran Church, facing East. Usually this elevation, which is a cross or crucifix. Behind the altar can be paintings or stained glass Windows on the gospel theme. It could be a picture of nature or just a window. The Church – is the Church the place for worship. Therefore, the side of the altar is the pulpit.

Church of the Holy family

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Name of Church

  • Known as the Church name, district, city or street where it is located.
  • The Modern Church, called by the names of important Christian concepts. For example, the Church of the Redeemer.
  • Memorial names – in Lutheranism there is no institution of the saints, so the Church was called in memory of Church leaders or rulers. For example, the Church of Louise (in memory of the Queen of Prussia) in Kaliningrad.
  • The Church can carry dorevolyutsionnoi name. This is usually the most important personality of the New Testament or the names of saints. For example, the Church of St. Paul in Odessa.
  • The name of the Church depending on the ethnicity of the parishioners. For example, the German Church.

Church of Christ

Origins of the Lutheran Church

In October 1517, the Augustinian monk and Professor Martin Luther published the 95 theses. So there was a whole doctrine different from the teachings of the Catholic Church. What originally was aimed at the changes that eventually led to the formation of a new Church.

The Church in the original sense is not only a building but a community of believers. After the reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church (Church) occurs everywhere in Germany, Sweden, Finland since the sixteenth century. Later Lutheranism strengthened in the North of Germany, in Livonia. Starts the construction of buildings for worship.

Heritage of the Teutonic order

In the Kaliningrad area is very much preserved in the Church of that time. In addition, the legacy of the German States was left of the German Lutheran Church earlier period. On this site the first Church appeared in the XIII century. The Teutonic knights in 1256 founded the Church Shtayndamm, five years later – Church Poerksen, 1288 – the Juditten Church. More than 60 Catholic Church, built by the Teutonic knights survived to the present time on the territory of the Kaliningrad region.

The Teutonic order also laid and the königsberg castle. Church, library, reception hall, tower, shelter, the Royal quarters, oat tower – the component parts of its former magnificence. The name of the castle gave the name to the town built near the walls of the castle. The Konigsberg castle-ancient sight of the city. In 1967, the remaining walls of the structure were blown up. The decision was made to restore it.

Heritage of East Prussia

From the XIV century, with the formation of the German towns in East Prussia, started everywhere and the construction of Catholic churches. More than 120 Church has survived to the present.

Church Church

The Cathedral

The First Catholic Cathedral was built in 1380. Gradually, the Cathedral was rebuilt and was painted inside with frescoes. The Church – is the center of life of the parishioners. So, in times of the order of the Cathedral was divided into 2 parts: one was praying knights, in another – a congregation.

Soon, next to the Cathedral rose the building of the University library with a collection of unique books and manuscripts. On the tower was placed a clock, and later, the Cathedral was renovated and comes with new body.

Today, the Catholic community in Kaliningrad is small. So the decision was made to make the Cathedral a kind of centre, a temple where you can pray together representatives of different faiths. Now in the Cathedral is carried outworship, Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics. Organize concerts and competitions of organ and classical music.

German Church

Juditten Church

Juditten Church – is perhaps the oldest building of Kaliningrad, which has managed to preserve. Year built – 1288. Notable for a Catholic Church that for centuries here came crowds of pilgrims. In the end of XIV century was built the bell-tower with two bells, created by bright and vivid frescoes inside the Church was the oldest in Prussia, sculpture – “Madonna on the Crescent”, which is attributed to the great miracles and healing.

The Church remained virtually intact after the war, the German inhabitants it was used for service until 1948. But the building was completely destroyed by the immigrants from the Soviet Union. In the early 1980 to protect the landmark from destruction, the Church was handed over to the Orthodox Church. Now here is female Svyato-Nikolsky monastery.

castle Church

Sights of the XIX-XX century

The Historic building of the Kaliningrad-Lutheran Church of Queen Louise. In honor of the Royal person it was built in 1899. In 60-ies the authorities planned to demolish the building, but he was able to save by converting the building into a puppet Theatre.

The Catholic chapel of St. Adalbert was built in 1904. After 30 years it was attached to the building with round Windows and rebuilt the altar. The choir received the status of the Church. During the war, the attached part was damaged and disassembled, and in the old part of the Church is located orthopedic enterprise. Now the building is property Research Institute.

Church of the Holy Family was built in 1907. According to the architect, the Catholic Church had become a family house for parishioners, where would dwell the spirit of Christian love. It hosted only the rites of baptism and wedding. During the second world war the Church was thoroughly damaged and gradually destroyed. In 1980, after a long renovation it was opened Philharmonic. Installed Czech organ with 3,600 pipes.

The Catholic Church of St. Joseph founded in 1931. The building had a tower of three floors and an oval roof. During world war II the Church suffered only slightly, and after the war there is the railway Club. In 1969, the building was rebuilt and placed it in the warehouses, which are located there to the present.

what is Lutheran Church

The Church, existing today as the Orthodox churches

Ponart Lutheran-Church – is the most beautiful building in the Gothic style. Was erected in 1897 at the expense of local Breweries, residents and government subsidies. The authority the Church gave the Jewish community of the city. During the war the cult costing almost hurt. After the war, the spire of the Church was removed, and the premises were used as warehouses. In 1991, the building was handed over to the ROC, and now it is the Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the blessed virgin.

The Lutheran Church of Rosenau was founded in 1914. But because of the war (the First world) the construction of the temple had to be suspended. In 1926 the construction of the Church was completed. During the Second world war the Church remained undamaged and was used as storage space. 25 years ago the building was handed over to the ROC, and now there is an Orthodox Church of the Holy virgin.

The Lutheran Church of the cross was built and consecrated in 1933. During the war, she received minor damage, and after the second world war, the building was a garage. In 1988 the building was given to the ROC, in 1994, was consecrated, and now it is the Orthodox Holy cross Cathedral.

Louise's Church

The Last cult building, which was built by the Germans in königsberg, became the Church of Christ. It was built in a working class neighborhood, no frills and embellishment. The building was created in 1937. In the Church could simultaneously be 720 people. After the war the building was adapted to House culture. The building was handed over to the ROC, but, according to the leaders, while there will be a club.

Current Lutheran and Catholic churches

Today in Kaliningrad from the Catholic Church 2 parish: Holy Family and St. Adalbert. The Church building was built in 1991 and 1992. Catholic center “Caritas Zapad” also opened in 1992. Functions in the city and a branch of the Catholic College.

Church it

The Evangelical Lutheran Church revived in the city in 1991. Gather the Lutherans in the Lutheran Church building on Prospekt Mira. They also have the deanery (Church district), which was the mission of “Light in the East”.

What is the Church? Until the reformation the Church was called the Church in the German lands. Germany – the birthplace of the reformation. After her Catholics and Lutherans called the Lutheran Church (Church) building, where they gathered for worship. Now the Church is called Lutheran and some of the German churches. For Catholics, depending on the country, this may be a Church or parish. For example, citizens of Belarus, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, the Catholic Church – Church.


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