HERITAGE AND TOURISM
Saint Maximin
Rue de Kinigshaff
L-8838 Wahl (Groussbus-Wal)
Church | XVIII-XIX | Classical | Catholic Church
Map
Opening hours
01 January - 31 December
Mon 9.00 - 19.00
Tue 9.00 - 19.00
Wed 9.00 - 19.00
Thu 9.00 - 19.00
Fri 9.00 - 19.00
Sat 9.00 - 19.00
Sun 9.00 - 19.00
Description
From at least the 12th century, the parish of Wahl was required to take part in the annual pilgrimage to Echternach on Pentecost Tuesday. The parish church was mentioned for the first time at the beginning of the 14th century. A later document states that the tower was built over the chancel, suggesting a Romanesque church typical of the Rhineland known in German as a Chorturmkirche . The current church was constructed in 1758 by Jean-Georges Knaus in a rural Baroque style, and dedicated in 1767, by the auxiliary Bishop of Trier, Jean-Nicolas de Hontheim. In 1874, the sanctuary was enlarged on the chancel side.
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Remarkable elements
Main Altar
with rococo decoration The altarpiece depicts the coronation of the Virgin Mary in Heaven. Above this is the statue of Saint Maximin, the church’s patron.
Sacristy doors
The raised sculptures show SS Urban and Sebastian on the left; above are statues of SS Paul of Thebes and Anthony the Great.
The end piece of the communion rail
It is of wrought iron from the 18th century. The central panels have been incorporated into the (post-Vatican II) altar facing the public.
The Pulpit
On the body of the pulpit are represented the Evangelists with their symbols: Matthew--man/angel Mark--lion Luke--bull John--eagle
Confessional
Confessionals were widespread in rural areas in the 18th century. The Good Shepherd symbolizes God’s benevolence towards repentant sinners.
Winged angel’s head
A winged angel’s head as the keystone of the door frame is a popular decorative motive in the Baroque period.
