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Sunday | October 20th | 5 p.m.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD - Concert with songs and chorales to listen to and sing along to
Gospel choir of the Castle Church, Schola Cantorum Adam Rener, Sarah and Thomas Herzer, and other musical companions
After more than 20 years of church music activity in the Castle Church, Sarah and Thomas Herzer, together with the choirs and companions, want to bring the fruits of their many years of work to life once again and thus say goodbye together to the cultural life of the city of Wittenberg. The Luther chorale "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" was also a reliable companion throughout the entire time. And so it will be heard in many different ways, as a congregational song, organ improvisation, choral setting or gospel. You are cordially invited!
Under the motto "Frederick's Castle Through the Ages – Change – Impact – Vision," special guided tours are offered in commemoration of Frederick the Wise – through parts of the south tower and the Reformation History Research Library. Photo: © Andreas Bechert
30 Years of World Heritage
In 1996, the castle church was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an almost completely preserved prime example of 19th-century monument preservation. From 2012 to 2016, it was renovated and restored with funding from the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Union, and private donors.
Parade for the 30th City Festival “Luther’s Wedding” on June 13th
This year, as the City and Castle Church Parish, we also want to participate in the parade on Saturday, June 13th, especially since this festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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.