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Sukow village church
Neo-Gothic building by Theodor Krüger with church bell and altarpiece from the two older predecessor churches.
Today's neo-Gothic church in Sukow was designed by the Schwerin architect Theodor Krüger. It was consecrated in 1883 after three years of construction and is already the third church on the same site. A chapel was built in the second half of the 16th century when Sukow was incorporated into the parish of Pinnow, but it did not survive the Thirty Years' War. Only one church bell could be saved, as it had been buried by the inhabitants. It still hangs in the church tower together with two other bells. In 1698, as can be seen on the old weather vane, the go-ahead was given for a second church, which was demolished less than 200 years later. Characteristic of today's church are the altarpiece with Jesus of Gethsemane and a Runge organ, both dating from 1908. A second altarpiece, depicting the Last Supper, Crucifixion and Entombment of Jesus, reappeared during building work and has been placed on the south-east wall of the nave. The brick-look wall design and a wooden roof beam construction also catch the eye. The church bells have only been ringing with the help of a chiming system since 2013 and there is a church clock with dials on three sides of the tower.
Sukow village church - three centuries of church history in one place
The village church of Sukow is one of the quiet but historically rich sacred buildings in the interior of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, away from the well-known coastal towns such as Wismar, Rostock or Stralsund. The Schwerin architect Theodor Krüger designed the neo-Gothic building, which was consecrated in 1883 after three years of construction - already the third church at this location. An impressive testimony to the continuous history of faith in a rural community.
Historic church bell and rescued art treasures from SukowThe story of a church bell from the first chapel of the 16th century is particularly moving: it only survived the Thirty Years' War because villagers buried it. Today it hangs in the church tower together with two other bells. The striking altarpiece with Jesus of Gethsemane and a Runge organ date back to 1908. A second altarpiece depicting the Last Supper, Crucifixion and Entombment of Jesus was rediscovered during building work and can now be seen on the south-east wall of the nave.
Architecture of Sukow village church: brick, wooden beams and church clock
In the interior, the brick-look wall design and a wooden roof beam construction catch the eye. Since 2013, the bells have been rung by a modern bell ringing system and a church clock with dials on three sides of the tower characterizes the external appearance of the building. The village church of Sukow is a worthwhile detour for anyone who wants to explore the historic church landscape of Mecklenburg beyond the Baltic coast.
Accommodations auf Schwerin & Umgebung
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AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin
● Schwerin
Our hotel is located directly on the Ostorfer See in beautiful Schwerin, just a few minutes' walk from the famous Schwerin sights such as Schwerin Castle, the Mecklenburg State Theater and the historic old town.
AWO SANO - Holiday Center Schweriner See
● Schwerin / Mueß
Whether it's a school trip, vacation camp, conference or vacation together - the Schwerin vacation center offers its guests numerous opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.
JuGeLy" studio
● Domsühl
A certified painting teacher for the Bob Ross® and Jenkins painting technique awaits you in the "JuGeLy" studio. You can paint landscapes, flowers and animals. Course participants will be shown step by step how to successfully paint an oil painting in one day. A vacation apartment is available for a painting weekend or week.