Saint-Saviour

Kirichstrooss, L-9962 Holler (Weiswampach)

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Historic/listed monument

Church
Catholic Church
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Saint-Saviour© Laure Simon
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes
Saint-Saviour© Églises Ouvertes

About this building

Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements blend into a harmonious whole. The bell tower with its squat form dates back to the 12th century and rises above the choir. On entering, the astonished visitor discovers a three-aisled Gothic hall church, the likes of which one would not expect to find here. The pointed arches with finely decorated ribs, the sculpted keystones give an idea of past grandeur. In fact, in the Middle Ages, the village of Holler belonged to the territory of the then powerful Prüm Abbey and probably had a strategic importance because the grains from the area were stored here.…
Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements blend into a harmonious whole. The bell tower with its squat form dates back to the 12th century and rises above the choir. On entering, the astonished visitor discovers a three-aisled Gothic hall church, the likes of which one would not expect to find here. The pointed arches with finely decorated ribs, the sculpted keystones give an idea of past grandeur. In fact, in the Middle Ages, the village of Holler belonged to the territory of the then powerful Prüm Abbey and probably had a strategic importance because the grains from the area were stored here.

The furnishings (main and side altars, sermon seat) were made in the 18th century in Baroque style by the brothers N. and E. Hennes from nearby Neuerburg. In 1859, the church was extended by two bays to the west by the architect Ch. Arendt, and the floor level was lowered.
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Remarkable elements

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Christ Salvator

Like the abbey church in Prüm, the church in Holler is dedicated to Christ Salvator, the…

Like the abbey church in Prüm, the church in Holler is dedicated to Christ Salvator, the Redeemer. He is the patron saint in the middle niche of the main altar. Above him is St. George, who slays the dragon.

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Colour scheme and frescoes

The church was extensively restored in 2010-11. The colour scheme was determined on the basis of…

The church was extensively restored in 2010-11. The colour scheme was determined on the basis of remaining paint from the Middle Ages. In this way, the room regained its original colourfulness. Frescoes from the original period can be seen on the triumphal arch.

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Capitals, keystones and consoles

They are decorations from the Romanesque period, possibly taken over from an early church that…

They are decorations from the Romanesque period, possibly taken over from an early church that stood on the same site.

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Preaching chair

During the restoration in 2012, the canopy was remade according to the old model.

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux,

(in the main niche of the left side altar stands) St. Bernard of Clairvaux, monk and reformer,…

(in the main niche of the left side altar stands) St. Bernard of Clairvaux, monk and reformer, embracing the instruments of suffering of the Saviour. An angel at his feet carries his mitre, which identifies him as an abbot.

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Figure of Mary

(relief on the right side altar)

Surrounded by angels, Mary is depicted in flowing robes…

(relief on the right side altar)

Surrounded by angels, Mary is depicted in flowing robes with the Child Jesus and a sceptre identifying her as the Queen of Heaven.

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Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00
Public holidays Closed
Monday10:00–16:00
Tuesday10:00–16:00
Wednesday10:00–16:00
Thursday10:00–16:00
Friday10:00–16:00
Saturday10:00–16:00
Sunday10:00–16:00
Public holidays Closed
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