The church in Friedersdorf is a spiritual and cultural center in the small town. After a long period of restoration following the political change, church services, concerts, readings and community festivals are held here regularly. The historic and very attractively designed building is also often used for weddings.
The church is a medieval fieldstone building from the 13th century. After it was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War, Colonel von Görtzke bought the Friedersdorf estate in 1653 and repaired the church. When his daughter married in 1682, the von der Marwitz family took over the estate. They rebuilt the church in the 18th century as a baroque church. Baroque elements are still present in the church today, including the coved ceiling, the pulpit and the altarpiece, which can now be seen inside above the north entrance.
The numerous epitaphs that commemorate the von der Marwitz family are also interesting. A memorial stone honors Johann Friedrich Adorf von der Marwitz (1723-1781), who became famous for disobedience to King Frederick the Great: he refused to plunder Hubertusburg Castle for moral reasons. During the battles for the Seelow Heights in the Second World War, the church was badly damaged. Members of the von der Marwitz family are now living in the town again.
Visits and guided tours are possible by arrangement. Contact details can be found on the Kunstspeicher Friedersdorf website.
Baroque Church Friedersdorf
