Gersfeld (Rhön) in Fulda, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Die Kath. Pfarrkirche „Mariä Himmelfahrt“
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The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
1. Die Kath. Pfarrkirche „Mariä Himmelfahrt“ / The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption Marker
Ein Vorbau (Eingangshalle), das nördliche Seitenschiff mit kurzen Rundbogenfenstern und der freistehende Glockenturm kamen 1961 hinzu.
Die 1362 erstmals genannte Pfarrei Gersfeld gehörte zum würzburgischen Archidiakonat Karlstadt. Eine Kirche wurde bereits 1440 erwähnt und war 1516 dem hl. Laurentius geweiht. Die Herren von Ebersberg führten 1537 die Reformation ein. Eine katholische Kapelle wurde erst wieder 1740 im unteren Schloss eingerichtet; 1821 wurde ein kath. Vikar von der Herrschaft angestellt.
Im Jahre 1841 wurde die katholische Kirche Mariä Himmelfahrt konsekriert, 1852 die Pfarrei Gersfeld eingerichtet (würzburgisches Dekanat Bischofsheim, 1871 fuldisches Dekanat Hilders, ab 1891 Dekanat Weyhers).
Built in 1840-41 according to the plans of the master builder Joh. Gottfried Gutensohn of Würzburg. The church is a rectangular plastered building with four window axes.
An entryway, the northern aisle
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The parish of Gersfeld, first written reference from 1362, belonged to the Würzburg archdeaconry of Karlstadt. A church was already mentioned in writing as early as 1440 and was consecrated to St. Laurentius in 1516. The Lords of Ebersberg introduced the Reformation in 1537. A Catholic chapel was not set up again until 1740 in the lower castle; in 1821 a Catholic vicar was employed by the lordship.
In 1841 the Catholic Church of the Assumption of Mary was consecrated, and in 1852 the parish of Gersfeld was established (Würzburg deanery of Bischofsheim, in 1871 Fulda deanery of Hilders, from 1891 Weyhers deanery).
(Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 50° 27.166′ N, 9° 55.227′ E. Marker is in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (Hesse), in Fulda. It is on Günter-Groenhoff-Straße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Günter-Groenhoff-Straße 12, Gersfeld
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
2. The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption Marker - wide view
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhön. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire, on the Inner German Border, and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die Stadthalle/Reithalle / The Town Hall/Riding Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag” (about 210 meters away); Fliegertreff Marktplatz / Flyers Meeting Place at Market Square (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ida Bacharach (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Das Generalshaus / The General’s House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rosa Liebstädter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Esther Liebstädter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sally Bacharach (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gersfeld (Rhön).
Also see . . . Zur Geschichte der Pfarrei Gersfeld (Katholische Kirche Bistum Fulda, in German).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
3. The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption and Marker
From 1841 on (in translation): After a church was completed and consecrated in 1841, a Catholic parish was established in Gersfeld in 1853.(Submitted on June 19, 2024.)
The pastors since then have been Andreas Stierkorb (1853-1859, curate since 1848), Ludwig Hoffmann (1859-1863), Johann Georg Kuhn (1863-1868), Martin Gigrich (1868-1884), Konrad Helfrich (1884-1886), Josef Hoffmann (1886-1889), Florentius Jüngst (1889-1894), Josef Medler (1895-1921), Georg Adam Rhiel (1912-1921), Dr. Georg Otto Müller (1912), Hermann Malkmus (1921-1928), Valentin Ramb (1928-1950), Josef Schrimpf (1951-1972), under whose leadership the parish church was extended in 1961 and a bell tower was added, Albin Kiel (1972-1986) and Friedhelm Dauner (since 1986).…
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
4. The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
