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On German Unity Day, October 3rd, at 12 noon, a special concert for organ and trumpet will be held in the Wittenberg Castle Church. Only modern works will be performed, i.e. music from the 20th and 21st centuries by composers from Sweden, Italy, Canada and the USA. Vincent Ryan from Philadelphia, who has often performed in the Castle Church, will play the organ, either as an organist or as an accompanist for the gospel choir on the piano. Keith Christian, also from the USA, will play the trumpet.
Admission is free, but donations are requested at the exit.
Pentecost: "And when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting." Acts 2:1-2 | We cordially invite you to our Pentecost service with baptism on Sunday, June 8th at 10 a.m.!
"Cradle of the Reformation"
From 1885 to 1892, the palace church, which was in need of renovation, was rebuilt on the initiative of Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia (1831-1888) into a monument to the Reformation, characterized by the 19th-century neo-Gothic church architecture, and its interior was appropriately furnished. Since then, the Theses Door and the impressive, high domed tower have underscored its historical role as the "Cradle of the Reformation."
Jubilee!
The castle church congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary on August 25, 2024 with a celebratory service followed by a reception.
History
Around 1340, the Ascanian dukes had an "All Saints' Chapel" built at their castle and founded a collegiate monastery in it for liturgical service. Elector Friedrich the Wise had the palace with the chapel demolished and his new residential palace with a more spacious palace church built on the site. You can find out more about the story here.
Church for children
Every Sunday there is a children's service in the Wittenberg Castle Church, parallel to the adult service. Ms. Felicia Grauel is one of the volunteers for the children's service.