--- title: "St. Laurentius-Kirche Liebenau" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-laurentius-kirche-liebenau" description: "St. Laurentius Church is located on a hill on the edge of the old village. It was originally called \"Kirche zu Bruchdorf\". Bruchdorf was a farming village on the right bank of the Aue, which was later merged with the village of Liebenau on the left bank. A - presumably wooden - church stood there as early as 900. Whether it was this wooden building or a later church is uncertain; in any case, the old church was destroyed in the war in the early 16th century. The current church, built in the late Gothic style, bears a stone with the date 1522 in the lintel. It contains two special art-historical treasures: Firstly, a richly decorated, six and a half meter high tabernacle (sacrament house) from 1510; secondly, a carved altar from 1517. The tower dates from the 19th century; the original fell victim to a lightning strike. The church was consecrated to St. Laurentius in Catholic times. This martyr was often chosen as the patron saint of a church in the 9th and 10th centuries. Laurentius died on red-hot iron rods in Rome in 258 because he held fast to his Christian faith. The reference to the saint remained even after the Reformation (mid-16th century); probably because Laurentius was the patron saint of blacksmiths. Liebenau was famous for its high-quality scythe production until the 19th century." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/573974/1811fec8492270aee36b2ea5f7f32ed4cbd19cf5061dad19f9f9898734c24227/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Laurentius-Kirche Liebenau ============================== - Church St. Laurentius Church is the oldest building still standing in Liebenau. St. Laurentius Church is located on a hill on the edge of the old village. It was originally called "Kirche zu Bruchdorf". Bruchdorf was a farming village on the right bank of the Aue, which was later merged with the village of Liebenau on the left bank. A - presumably wooden - church stood there as early as 900. Whether it was this wooden building or a later church is uncertain; in any case, the old church was destroyed in the war in the early 16th century. The current church, built in the late Gothic style, bears a stone with the date 1522 in the lintel. It contains two special art-historical treasures: Firstly, a richly decorated, six and a half meter high tabernacle (sacrament house) from 1510; secondly, a carved altar from 1517. The tower dates from the 19th century; the original fell victim to a lightning strike. The church was consecrated to St. Laurentius in Catholic times. This martyr was often chosen as the patron saint of a church in the 9th and 10th centuries. Laurentius died on red-hot iron rods in Rome in 258 because he held fast to his Christian faith. The reference to the saint remained even after the Reformation (mid-16th century); probably because Laurentius was the patron saint of blacksmiths. Liebenau was famous for its high-quality scythe production until the 19th century. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Hotel CC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Holiday Home CC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Hotel - Place of interestCC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Church CC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Church CC-BYMittelweser-Touristik GmbH | - Church Contact Kirchstraße 24 31618 Liebenau