Church of Saint-Sauveur in Holler (Weiswampach) - Discover this open and welcoming religious building

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Opening hours

15 March - 15 October
Mon 9.00 - 18.00
Tue 9.00 - 18.00
Wed 9.00 - 18.00
Thu 9.00 - 18.00
Fri 9.00 - 18.00
Sat 9.00 - 18.00
Sun 9.00 - 18.00

16 October - 14 March
Mon 10.00 - 16.00
Tue 10.00 - 16.00
Wed 10.00 - 16.00
Thu 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 10.00 - 16.00
Sat 10.00 - 16.00
Sun 10.00 - 16.00

Description

Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements blend into a harmonious whole. The bell tower with its squat form dates back to the 12th century and rises above the choir. On entering, the astonished visitor discovers a three-aisled Gothic hall church, the likes of which one would not expect to find here. The pointed arches with finely decorated ribs, the sculpted keystones give an idea of past grandeur. In fact, in the Middle Ages, the village of Holler belonged to the territory of the then powerful Prüm Abbey and probably had a strategic importance because the grains from the area were stored here. The furnishings (main and side altars, sermon seat) were made in the 18th century in Baroque style by the brothers N. and E. Hennes from nearby Neuerburg. In 1859, the church was extended by two bays to the west by the architect Ch. Arendt, and the floor level was lowered.

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Remarkable elements

Christ Salvator

Like the abbey church in Prüm, the church in Holler is dedicated to Christ Salvator, the Redeemer. He is the patron saint in the middle niche of the main altar. Above him is St. George, who slays the dragon.

Colour scheme and frescoes

The church was extensively restored in 2010-11. The colour scheme was determined on the basis of remaining paint from the Middle Ages. In this way, the room regained its original colourfulness. Frescoes from the original period can be seen on the triumphal arch.

Capitals, keystones and consoles

They are decorations from the Romanesque period, possibly taken over from an early church that stood on the same site.

Preaching chair

During the restoration in 2012, the canopy was remade according to the old model.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux,

(in the main niche of the left side altar stands) St. Bernard of Clairvaux, monk and reformer, embracing the instruments of suffering of the Saviour. An angel at his feet carries his mitre, which identifies him as an abbot.

Figure of Mary

(relief on the right side altar)

Surrounded by angels, Mary is depicted in flowing robes with the Child Jesus and a sceptre identifying her as the Queen of Heaven.

How to get there

Nearby

Sainte Trinité

L-9946 Binsfeld (Weiswampach)
980m
Closed

Saint-Alphonse

L-9950 Breidfeld (Weiswampach)
1km
Closed

Saint-Jean-Népomucène

L-9990 Weiswampach
2km
Closed

Saint-Sébastien

L-9952 Drinklange (Troisvierges)
2km
Closed

Saint-Lambert

L-9980 Wilwerdange (Troisvierges)
2km
Closed

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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