Evangelical-Augsburg Church of the Holy Spirit in Orzesze

A brick Evangelical-Augsburg church on Powstańców Street in Orzesze, with one nave and one tower, consecrated on 13 May 1913. It belongs to the Katowice Diocese of the Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Poland.

Construction and history

The church was built with funds from a foundation by Katarzyna Hegenscheidt of Zawiść. The first service after the war was held on 15 July 1945 with 130 members of the congregation. The original bells were requisitioned in 1942, and in 1961 three bells were brought in from other Lutheran churches.

Changes to the interior

In 1950 the pulpit was rebuilt and new wall paintings were made. At the beginning of 1983 Senior Pastor Rudolf Pastucha consecrated a new altar, pulpit and chancel made of marble. In 1992-1993 the roof and gutters were replaced and the tower was renovated.

Practical information

• Address: Powstańców Street, Orzesze.
• Next door, about 400 m further on, stands the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Orzesze.
• Check service times and whether the interior can be seen with the parish.