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One of the greatest and architectural excellently arranged churches of the late gothic era is to be found in Schneeberg. It was constructed from 1516 to 1540 by Hans von Torgau, a master - builder of the Saxonian Royal Court, combining gothic with renaissance elements.
In 1539, the church received the first and most complete altar of the lutherian reformation from the ateliers of Lucas Cranach.
The altar with a total of 11 preserved panels is meant to be one of the reformations most important paintings and expresses sermon – like the reformator´s range of ideas.
This altar was a subject to frequent changes throughout its history. It was stolen in 1633 and could be returned 16 years later. In 1719, it endured a town fire. At the end of the Second World War, the St. Wolfgangs church was completely destroyed by American fighters. However, the altar could be rescued out of the already burning church.
After lengthy restauration works, it is now to be seen again as a double – winged folding altar, as concipated by Cranach.
The central picture which can be admired at certain holidays shows a crucifixion scene.
During the last 51 years, the St. Wolfgangs church was rebuilt and by the altar's consecration in 1996, its meaning could be fulfilled.
At october 4th in 1998, a 56 step organ was consecrated in this so - called "miners cathedral". This instrument, manufactured by Jehmlich, Dresden, is one of the most modern organs in Saxony.
Since may 1999, the "Association For Reconstruction Of The Organ In St. Wolfgang" organizes circa ten concerts a year.
The dates of these organ concerts you will find at our event tips.
The religious service takes place every sunday at 10 o'clock, featuring a rich variety of ecclesiastical music. Other important events are the "Bergstreittag" with the "Berggottesdienst" in St. Wolfgang and the Christmas Midnight Mass (25.12. at 4 o´clock).
You can visit the church daily. On demand, competent guidances are possible. There is no admission fee, but you are asked for a donation which will be used for further building works.
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