Parish church. St.. Anna

The church was probably built soon after the chartering of the city. The first document, indicative, Zabkowice that was a church comes from 27 September 1292 r – of the day comes from a document issued by Krystian pastor Sadlno and Zabkowic. Originally church because he was only a branch of Zabkowice parish in Sadlno.

From 14 October 1302 year comes the first information on the construction of the church. Krystian aforementioned pastor says, that the deceased mayor Hermann wrote on his deathbed for the salvation of his soul to him and his successors 1 Fertonani annual rent. His son and successor named Arnold has made yet another donation for his soul and his mother Catherine. In return, the anniversary and on the eve of the anniversary of the death of the mayor Hermann and his wife Catherine parish priest had celebrated Mass in the salvation of their souls.

In January 1330 the parish received another donation from Prince Bolek II Ziębice – 2,5 mansi land in Tarnow and income from 21 fiefs of land in pods. Income from assets in the pods was intended for the foundation of the altar of St.. Cross to the newly built church.

The building was destroyed very quickly. Probably in the middle of the fourteenth century the church was burnt down in a fire. The new church was founded by Czech king Charles IV. As the date of completion of the administered 1413 or 1415 year. During this period, the returned Zabkowic headquarters moved archiprezbiteratu (deanery).

Also, this building was destroyed very quickly. In April 1428 Hussites burned the city - burned down most of the residential buildings, Dominican church and monastery (the present church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Street. Grunwald) and the parish church, who wore the call of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During the rebuilding of the temple to the old chancel was built new nave aisles and two side chapels. The works were completed in 1453 year. Three years later, was founded altar in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Three Kings and Saints: Catherine, John and Andrew. In the church at that time was up 17 altars.

In 1447 the parsonage next to the church was founded Mint, which 60 years later it was moved to the Golden Slope.

Another main altar was founded in 1492 year (He survived 1638 year). Five years later, was founded a new pulpit.

In 1507 sacristy, the chapel was built on the brotherhood of Mary. Later it was called the room library, do not know, where did this name, because the chapel probably never served this function. In the same year he built a brick church porch connecting the Leaning Tower - the then belfry.

In 1544 Set in the middle of the chancel, the tombstone tumbowy Prince Charles I of Podiebrad and his wife Princess Anne Żagańska. Tombstone, Ulrich made by the prince's sons founded Sagan couples. 11 years later, surrounded by a wrought iron railing tombstone, Adam smith he has done with Zabkowic Hübrig.

Even then, the temple was in a very bad condition and the vaults of the church threatened to collapse. In July and August 1547 we performed new vaults aisles, work on the cover of the nave and the chancel was completed in 1563 year..

In 1562 Knobloch, the pastor of the parish house construction completed, started in 1520 year by a Catholic priest Jakob Klose. Meanwhile, in 1538 year, Ordinance sons of Charles I Podiebrad, who, after the death of his father went to Protestantism, all the temples in the city passed into the hands of the Protestants. The parish house was rebuilt once again 1611 year.

In September 1619 last year, Pastor Abraham Kirsten ząbkowicki blessed the new pulpit, which still exists today. Ten years later, were included rekatolicyzacją Ząbkowice and the church was again returned to the Catholics.

Several years later, the temple again briefly passed into the hands of Protestants. In 1632 the Swedes took the city. 10 September of the same year, the Catholic priest expelled townspeople Heltzela, who miraculously escaped with his life. The pastor went to Vienna, where he presented his case to the emperor. This restored Protestant church services and the creation of a Protestant pastor. However, in November the city was occupied by the imperial army. Pastor Gebhard fled the city, the emperor ordered that a Catholic priest of the parish have been returned and all his stolen stuff. The townspeople had to obey the command of the Emperor. The delegation of city residents went to the pastor, who lived at the time in Kłodzk and asked him to return to Zabkowic. In addition, the Protestants of Zabkowic, Sadlna, Jaworek pods and were punished prohibition of singing and bell ringing during the funeral. The ban was in force until 1708 year.

In 1680 the churchyard was surrounded by a wall.

4 July 1735 the tomb of the princely couple were removed from the center of the sanctuary and placed it under the northern wall.

In 1754 was commissioned to carry out a new main altar, that has survived to this day. At the same time, also created sculptures of the four evangelists, which are located next to the altar in the sanctuary.

In 1815 the tomb of Prince Charles I and his wife Anna were transferred to the chapel in the aisle Kauffunga. Other important changes were made in the second half of the nineteenth century: in 1861 was transferred from the Dominican church of the Cross paintings, Two years later, the building was renovated organ, in 1880 he made a new altar to the chapel of St.. Anna, Finally, in the years 1895 – 1897 general overhaul inside the temple, during which, unfortunately, has been removed from the interior of many historic items, among other things, Renaissance stalls town councilors and senior guild made in 1584 year. Currently stalls are owned by the National Museum in Wroclaw. In 1915 demolished the building of a former Catholic school, which was located next to the church and erected a gate, in the sixteenth century which was laid on a table coming from the school building.

Remarkable objects

The main altar

Image in the main altar, depicting St.. Anna with family, was painted in 1701 year by the court painter Johann Clayssensa Wroclaw bishops from Antwerp. The image was transferred from the old to the new altar, formed in 1754 year. Saint Anne sits on a stone step, on his knees holding the Child Jesus, kneeling beside Maria. Mary kneeling beside the little John the Baptist. Behind him, St.. Anna is her husband, St.. Joachim. At the top of the figure of God appears surrounded by angels. On both sides of the picture are statues of St.. Peter keychain and St.. Paul with a sword and an open book. Under the image is in the tabernacle. At the top of the tabernacle is a figure of a woman with the face covered, holding a cross in his left hand and right-hand cup. This is an allegory of the Faith. The following stand Hope and Love.

Headstone of Prince Charles I and his wife Anna Żagańska in the chapel Kaufunga

Charles I was born in Kłodzk 4 May 1476 year. Aged 12 years old, he married Princess Anna of eight Żagańska. As the newlyweds were children at the time of marriage, actual marriage took place only in 1495 year. From their union were born 12 children. Prince Charles was without a doubt the most prominent ruler Ząbkowicki, whose long reign brought prosperity to the city flourished and. With his command built a new Renaissance castle, the ruins of which still exist today.

4 July 1735 the tombstone was removed from the center of the sanctuary and placed it under the northern wall. In 1815 the tombstone completely removed from the sanctuary and transferred to the chapel Kauffunga, which is still.

The characters are presented in the supine position, have open eyes. Prince on his left hand is a sword, right Misericordia. In his right hand he holds a banner with the coat of arms consisting of his family coat of arms and the coats of arms of the lands ruled by Podiebrad.

On the side walls of the tombstone was once found together 14 coats of arms lands, which ruled Podiebrad family, or from whom the rulers were related. To date, only six survived. These are the coats of arms of the Duchy of Opole, Bavaria, Sicily, Baden, principality Ziębice, Lotaryngii. Of the remaining coats of arms are preserved only subtitles, that once were the shields.

Today, the chapel is closed, serves as a magazine, tombstone is therefore not available. Condition of the monument has long been a very bad, many items were eliminated and were submitted in bulk (including one of the missing coats of arms). Gravestone in urgent need of repair.

Sigmund tombstone Kauffunga

Renaissance panel Kauffunga Sigmund von Chlum is embedded in the wall of the chapel Kauffunga. Currently, there is next to a gravestone Podiebrad Charles I and his wife Anna Żagańska. It shows a bearded knight in ornate armor. The array is partially damaged - missing the shield in the corner.

Observed in

The pulpit in the church. Anna was established in 1619 year, so at times, when the church was in the hands of the Protestants. The founder of the pulpit was the then city council Ząbkowicka. Hence the use of the design of the pulpit typical Protestant biblical themes.

John was responsible for the execution of the pulpit Grunbergerowi. With two tables, placed at the entrance to the pulpit learn, pulpit that the execution cost 1500 talars. Another 400 thalers and 4 Korce grain received painter - master Braumer.

The pulpit was made of sandstone, gabra i alabastru. Alabaster pulpit adorned with eight panels depicting scenes from the Old Testament (on the railing of the stairs) and the New Testament (to Ambon). Panels show: Expulsion from Paradise, It Jakuba, Sacrifice of Abraham, Ascension of Elijah, Adoration of the Shepherds, Baptism of Christ, Crucifixion, Resurrection.

Characters sit on pedestals four Evangelists: St.. Matthew, St.. Brand, St.. Luke and St.. Jana.

A very interesting feature is the support of the pulpit of a biblical prophet Habakkuk characters and angel. At the foot of Habakkuk is a lion. In his right hand he holds a pitcher, left is lifted up. Next on a high pedestal kneeling angel, which supports the left hand and right hand holding the Prophet's hair. Missing an angel wings. The scene refers to the events described in the biblical book of Daniel (Dn 14, 33 – 39). Currently, the group of sculptures is not clearly visible, because it obscures the bench.

Epitaph grandson Wit Stwosz

Wit Stwosz Younger was the son of a goldsmith from Zgorzelec, of a third son of the great Renaissance sculptor Wit Stwosz, creator of the altar in the Church of St. Mary in Krakow. Probably the famous sculptor, being a wealthy man, invested their money in the company operating gold mine in Zloty Stok. Shareholders, however, turned out to be dishonest people. Stwosz sued the lawsuit, which, however, did not end well for the sculptor. Perhaps grandson came to Zabkowic to recover assets grandfather. Died 15 August 1569 His relatives founded the epitaph, which is located next to the side entrance on the north wall of the church.

Chapel of St. George. Anna

The present Baroque decoration of the chapel comes from 1772 year. Then the then parish priest Marcin Koblitz has ordered a thorough restaurant chapel vault and cover her new paintings. The fresco on the ceiling shows the four female characters embody the four virtues: Faith, Hope, Love and Justice. Paintings by Johann Michael Steiner is.

The image on the altar of the chapel was made by the famous painter Bernard Krause Ząbkowice. Shows the holy Anna, which indicates his daughter Mary Bible passage. Beside him is a holy man, Saint Joachim. The painting was probably between 90 - The eighteenth century. The altar itself is derived from 1880 year.

Baroque organ

Were made by master Hans Jakob From Nysa 1731 year. Authorities were overhauled 1863 year by Moritz Müller.

Font

Baroque font is located in the small chapel, separated from the chancel grille. It was made in the second half of the eighteenth century. On the cover of the font is a scene of Christ's baptism. Above the head of Christ is in the eye of Providence, from here you can catch the rays.

Statue of St.. John Nepomuceno

The wall, which once surrounded the churchyard cemetery area is a sandstone statue of St.. John Nepomuceno, made in the eighteenth century. The presentation as a saint is very rare - Jan Nepomuk kneeling on the clouds, which swing between the head of the angels.

The uniqueness of the figure, unprecedented way beyond recognition as a, also involves the, that figure was created before the beatification of one of the most popular saints of the Silesian. It is the oldest preserved in Silesia figure of John of Nepomuk.

Founder of the monument was Hedwig von Giller, France area Leopolda, Secretary of the Duchy Ziębice.

SOURCE: zabkowiceslaskie.pl