Church of St. John, Klaipėda
Evangelical Lutheran church in Klaipėda, Lithuania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Church of St. John (Lithuanian: Šv. Jono bažnyčia; German: St. Johanniskirche) was a Lutheran church in Klaipėda, Lithuania.[2][3][4][5][6] The last major reconstruction of the church was executed in 1856–1858.[7][8] Following the reconstruction, its 75 metres tower with a clock and observation deck dominated the panorama of Klaipėda.[2] During World War II the church was damaged and because of introduction of state atheism it was completely demolished in 1945.[2][8][9]
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Church of St. John Šv. Jono bažnyčia | |
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![]() Façade of the church before 1900 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Lutheranism |
District | Klaipėda Old Town |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Ruins of foundations |
Leadership | Prussian Union of Churches (historically), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania (now) |
Year consecrated | 1857 |
Location | |
Location | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
Geographic coordinates | 55°42′34.1″N 21°8′11.75″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Friedrich August Stüler[1] |
Type | Church |
Style | Gothic Revival |
Completed | 1258 (first constructed), 1858 (last reconstruction before demolition) |
Demolished | 1945 |
Specifications | |
Spire(s) | 1 |
Spire height | 75 metres |
Materials | Brick masonry |
Website | |
SvJono.lt |
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It is planned to rebuild the church as it looked like in 1856–1858 according to blueprints which were found in Germany.[7][10][2] The Seimas recognized the reconstruction of the church as of state-level importance.[11][12]