St. Lawrence Church

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St. Lawrence Church

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St. Lawrence Church

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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August 12, 2021

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Hemmingen has been owned by Württemberg since 1308. Wuerttemberg and the respective fiefdom holder of one half of the town exercise the church patronage jointly (Compatroni). Until 1918/19 they alternately appoint the pastors of the Laurentius Church, i.e. a "Württemberg" pastor is followed by a feudal pastor.
Source: hemmingen.de/gemeinde-hemmingen/geschichtliches/historischer-rundweg/station-16

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Günter L.S.

September 30, 2026

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Around 900 the "Basilica" is mentioned for the first time.
Around 1200 Defense tower
Around 1350 Choir construction
Around 1520 Sacristy
Around 1600 Southern extension
Around 1785 Northern extension
Around 1856 Complete renewal
1960/61 Interior renovation
2004 Interior renovation
On the gallery stands an organ that was built in 1738 and restored in 1962. The organ from the Rensch company has over 20 registers.
It is worth looking at the double-story church which, despite its simplicity, is captivating.

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JakobusPilger

October 14, 2021

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Saint Lawrence, to whom this church in Hemmingen is consecrated, is one of the early Christian martyrs from a time when Christianity was still forbidden. He was archdeacon of the …

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