In 1434, the Benedictines moved the Mauritius monastery from the Werder on the right bank of the Weser to the Simeoniskirche, which was subsequently extended with a choir. From 1464, the convent built its own church to the north. Fundamental restoration work was carried out at the end of the 19th century.
A new tower on the north side replaced the half-timbered tower on the west side in 1911. The Benedictine Heinrich Traphagen from the Mauritius monastery preached the first Protestant sermon in 1529, ushering in the Reformation in Minden. During the Prussian era, St. Simeonis became a garrison church (until 1945).
A new tower on the north side replaced the half-timbered tower on the west side in 1911. The Benedictine Heinrich Traphagen from the Mauritius monastery preached the first Protestant sermon in 1529, ushering in the Reformation in Minden. During the Prussian era, St. Simeonis became a garrison church (until 1945).
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Openings
The exact opening hours can be found on the homepage:
https://offene-kirche-st-simeonis.de/oeffnungszeiten/
https://offene-kirche-st-simeonis.de/oeffnungszeiten/
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of the age of 3-6
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
Directions & Parking facilities
Minden is very well connected to the road and rail networks and can therefore always be reached quickly and safely.
You can reach St. Simeoniskirche via the Upper Old Town.
You can reach St. Simeoniskirche via the Upper Old Town.
Contact person
Offene Kirche St. Simeonis
Company
Simeonskirchhof 6
32423 Minden
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