Renovation All Saints' Church, Wittenberg



ein feste burg ist unser gott, inscription on church tower


on occasion of fourth centenary of luther s birth in 1883, extensive restoration of saints in neo-gothic style begun under supervision of prussian architect friedrich adler disciple paul ferdinand groth (1859-1955). interior redesign included present rib vault ceiling , pilasters, matronea , apse. also, 88-metre (289 ft)-tall steeple rebuilt, 1 can obtain view of city of wittenberg , surrounding countryside. quote, ein feste burg ist unser gott ( mighty fortress our god ), 1 of luther s hymns, encircles tower.


on 31 october 1892, 375 years after luther posted 95 theses on doors of church, saints re-inaugurated.








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