Short guide through St. Michael Gochsheim
Johann Adam Schöner, Pastor zu Gochsheim 1762 - 1789, writes in his poem
"The beautiful Gochsheim"
A temple adorns the village, right in the middle.
One offers praise, thanks, prayer and petition to the Lord.
One sings and hears about God's great fame.
He is honored with pleasure in his sanctuary.
With this little church guide we would like to give you a few insights into and about our simple but beautiful church of St. Michael.
Longhouse
Built in 1873. Interior from 1968. Great importance was attached to the color coordination of all parts. Visitors and organ gallery reduced to one floor in 1968/1971. Ceiling painting probably adapted to the coat of arms of the Hennebergers in the choir room. Round window in the west gable restored in 1968 and 2004, shows the heavenly Jerusalem according to Revelation. 21, 10 - 22
tower
Consecrated in 1511, 37m high, with sacristy, bell room, clock, baroque helmet hood, lantern, weathercock and outside staircase to the organ gallery
altar
Table altar from 1968 made of green serpentine. to be used on both sides.
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Altar cross
Altar cross from 1968 made of wood, white and covered with gold leaf. Victory cross without Jesus. Looks light and precious. Made transparent: through the cross to redemption.
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover
Choir room
Consecrated in 1511, ribbed vaults with coats of arms, original floral painting, windows with original drapery and tracery, colorful angel windows 1992 - 1994 redesigned
1968 Wood, painted blue, red, white, covered with gold leaf, stands on four solid posts: God's word, expressed in the four Gospels, is faithful and true, is love and joy, is something precious, is firmly established. Sound cover inscription: For it is not you who speak, it is your father's spirit who speaks through you.
Math 10.20
pulpit
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Choir room
Consecrated in 1511, ribbed vaults with coats of arms, original floral painting, windows with original drapery and tracery, colorful angel windows 1992 - 1994 redesigned
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Choir room
Consecrated in 1511, ribbed vaults with coats of arms, original floral painting, windows with original drapery and tracery, colorful angel windows 1992 - 1994 redesigned
Choir room
Consecrated in 1511, ribbed vaults with coats of arms, original floral painting, windows with original drapery and tracery, colorful angel windows 1992 - 1994 redesigned
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Lectern
Octagonal stone surround was the pulpit of the old church from 1589 to 1872. Then until 1983 pulpit in the funeral hall in the old cemetery, here since 1983. The five fields show the apostle Andrew, Mary, Christ, Evangelist Johannes, Peter
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover
Baptismal font new
1967, bricked with a green serpentine plate and a gold pyramidal forge as a cover