What is St Bartholomew's Church?
Q: What is St Bartholomew's Church?
A: St Bartholomew's Church is a parish church located in Themar, Thuringia. It is dedicated to St Bartholomew and is one of the most richly equipped churches of the upper valley of the Werra.
Q: When was St Bartholomew's Church first mentioned?
A: St Bartholomew's Church was first mentioned in 796.
Q: Who gave permission for the restoration of the church?
A: Pope Sixtus IV gave permission for the restoration of the church on May 14, 1484 with countess Margaretha von Henneberg intermediating.
Q: Who founded today's church building?
A: The Chorherr (canon regular) of the Premonstratensian monastery Veßra and minister of Themar Antonius König founded today's church building on May 3, 1488.
Q: What style is St Bartholomew's Church built in?
A: St Bartholomew's Church is built in late Gothic style.
Q: When was Protestant Reformation introduced to Themar?
A: The Protestant Reformation was introduced to Themar on October 5, 1544 by count Ernst von Henneberg.
Q: What type of decorations can be found at the columns supporting matroneums in St Barthelemy’s Church?
A: At the columns supporting matroneums in St Barthelemy’s Church there are sculptures of saints and apostles from older Gothic altar works as well as famous verses from the Bible.
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