Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe
St. Ansgarii Kirche
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St. Ansgarii Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
1. St. Ansgarii Kirche / St. Ansgarii Church Marker - panel one
The marker‘s four panels are set in the pavement, surrounding the pillar.
Sie war dem heiligen Ansgar geweiht dem Apostel des Nordens
Er machte Bremen für Jahrhunderte zu einem Mittelpunkt der Mission
Von hier aus nahm das Christentum seinen Weg in die nordischen Länder
Die St. Ansgarii Kirche aus der Mitte des 15 Jahrhunderts war Sitz eines geistlichen Kapitels und eine der vier Pfarrkirchen der Stadt
Zur gotischen Halle gestaltet besass sie einen 103M hohen in der Barockzeit umgestalteten Turm
Er war ein Wahrzeichen der Stadt
Heinrich von Zutphen ein Freund Luthers hielt am 9. november 1522 in einer Seitenkapelle der St Ansgariikirche die erste evangelische Predigt in Bremen
Mit ihr bereitete er in unserer Stadt den Boden für die Reformation, die das geistige Gesicht Bremens fortan bestimmt hat
Diese Säule wurde in Jahre 1965 errichtet zur Erinnerung an die am 1 september 1944 zerstörte St. Ansgarii Kirche und Heinrich von Zutphen
Sie steht hier wo Jahrhunderte hindurch die toten der St. Ansgarii Gemeinde beigesetzt wurden
The old St. Ansgarii Church stood on this site. It was dedicated to Saint Ansgar, the Apostle of the North. He made Bremen
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The St. Ansgarii Church, dating from the mid-15th century, was the seat of a clerical chapter and one of the city's four parish churches. Designed as a Gothic hall church, it featured a 103-meter-high tower, which was remodeled in the Baroque style. It was a landmark of the city.
Heinrich von Zutphen, a friend of Luther, delivered the first Protestant sermon in Bremen in November 9, 1522, in a side chapel of St. Ansgar's Church. With this sermon, he prepared the ground in our city for the Reformation, which has shaped Bremen's intellectual landscape ever since.
This column was erected in 1965 to commemorate St. Ansgar's Church, which was destroyed on September 1, 1944, and Heinrich von Zutphen. It stands here where, for centuries, the deceased members of the St. Ansgar's congregation were laid to rest.
Erected 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1522.
Location. 53° 4.732′ N, 8° 48.181′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Ansgaritorstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ansgaritorstraße 24, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ansgarikirchhof / Ansgarii Church Square (a few steps from this marker); Der Gauß’che Punkt / The Gaussian Point
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
2. St. Ansgarii Kirche / St. Ansgarii Church column and marker
The memorial "Ansgar column" was installed in 1965 on the "Ansgarikirchhof" city square in honor of the 1100th anniversary of the death of St. Ansgar and in memory of the destruction of St. Ansgarii church in 1944. The bronze column forms a Bible, ship and cross: the symbols of Ansgar's mission. - Wikipedia
Also see . . . St. Ansgarii Church (Wikipedia). Overview:
St. Ansgarii Church was a medieval Brick Gothic church in Bremen. The 97-meter-high tower was the tallest landmark of the city for centuries. The church was the starting point of the Reformation in Bremen. The building was severely damaged during World War II and the ruin was demolished in the 1950s. A new church building under the same name was constructed outside of the old city.(Submitted on January 19, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
3. St. Ansgarii Kirche / St. Ansgarii Church Marker - panel two
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
4. St. Ansgarii Kirche / St. Ansgar Church Marker - panel three
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
5. St. Ansgarii Kirche / St. Ansgarii Church Marker - panel four
Photographed by Verlag L. Plaeidus, Bremen, circa 1907
6. St. Ansgarii Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
