Church, Chapel of Saints-Côme-et-Damien in Goedange (Troisvierges) - Discover this open and welcoming religious building

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Closed temporarily until 01/04/2025

Description

Even though the village is very small, it has a thousand-year history. As property of the Prüm Abbey, it was first mentioned in a document in 893. For centuries, the village belonged to the mother parish of Niederbesslingen and did not have its own chapel until 1721. Because the footpath was too far and too arduous, the inhabitants therefore applied to the authorities and as early as October 1721 the chapel was built in honour of St. Cosmos and St. Damian and St. Hilarius. Over the centuries the chapel was rebuilt several times. In a fire in 1969, the church was severely damaged. Some of the furniture, however, was saved and taken over into the new church. It is possible that the statues of the saints were created by the artist Jean Pécourt, who was also active in Niederbesslingen.

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Remarkable elements

Bell

This small bell does not hang in the bell tower as usual but is outside. Since it is a small village, its sound could be heard everywhere: In former times, it served as a timer for the villagers, indicated the beginning of church services and sounded at funerals as well as weddings.

The high altar

The magnificent Baroque altar contains elements from ancient architecture and consists of columns with magnificent Corinthian capitals and round arches. A statue of the Mother of God with Child stands above the tabernacle structure. The crown on her head makes her recognisable as the Queen of Heaven.

The tabernacle

The tabernacle (Latin: tent) is the place where the Eucharistic bread is kept. The Eucharist is symbolically represented here by an ear of corn and a bunch of grapes. The four angels, consisting of heads and golden wings, underline the divine presence in this place.

Saint Barbara

Saint Barbara is one of the fourteen helpers in need and is the patron saint of miners . Legend has it that she accepted the Christian faith and resisted marriage. As a result, she was locked up in a tower and sentenced to death. Here she is depicted with her attributes, the palm tree as a sign of her martyrdom, a book and the tower.

St. George

The small figure at the top left of the main altar depicts St George, mounted on a white horse and holding a lance, wrestling down the dragon at his feet. (His victory over the monster is interpreted as the victory of good over evil).

Saint Hilarius

St Hilarius lived in Poitiers in the 4th century and was one of the first bishops of France, where he is still venerated today. Here he is depicted in a bishop's habit with a book. He used to be invoked against gout.

How to get there

Nearby

Saint-Lambert

L-9980 Wilwerdange (Troisvierges)
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Saint-Joseph

L-9964 Huldange (Troisvierges)
2km
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Saint-Sébastien

L-9952 Drinklange (Troisvierges)
2km
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Saint Michael

L-9942 Basbellain (Troisvierges)
2km
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Saint-Corneille

L-9943 Hautbellain (Troisvierges)
3km
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Circuit

Keeping the church in the village!

Churches are places of quiet that fascinate us. The small village churches of the Ösling region are often the oldest and most attractive buildings in those villages. They can tell stories; through to today, this is where the world of religious iconography and art come together. Discover these jewels of the Troisvierges and Weiswampach communes in relaxed fashion, on a richly-varied circular tour by e-bike. The pure enjoyment of culture and landscape in the Nature Park Our!

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