Church in Wienerherberg again after renovation!

Church in Wienerherberg again after renovation!

A shock for the community in Wienerherberg: The parish church St. Georg was declared a restricted zone in spring due to serious cracks in the masonry. This crucial measure was initiated by the construction department of the Archdiocese of Vienna, which met many believers unprepared on site. After intensive nine months of renovation, which included securing the roof structure, the church is now finally accessible to the public again. This was announced with the joy of Noen.at .

historical importance of the church

The parish church settles in one of the oldest traditions in Christianity in the region and was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. It is under monument protection and is therefore part of the valuable legacy of the Archdiocese of Vienna. This important church, which is located west of the village of Wienerherberg in the market town of Eberschassing, is the patronal feast of St. Georg dedicated. The church not only impresses with its architecture, but also with its magnificent inner inner, which is typically baroque. This information is recorded in a detailed article on wikipedia

The renovation work is said to have been finally remedied by the structural defects, which now means returning to the normality for the faithful in Wienerherberg. In addition to the colorful stucco work in the interior, the church also offers historical artifacts, including the impressive altars and tombstones from different eras. The high altar in particular attracts attention - it shows an altarpiece of St. Georg, created by the famous artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch.