Former pilgrimage church in Armsheim

Thanks to its relic bearing the holy blood of Christ, the former pilgrimage church in Armsheim is one of the most significant village churches in Rhine-Hesse and serves as a pilgrimage destination for international pilgrims to the Holy Blood.

Welcome to Former pilgrimage church in Armsheim

The church has become a symbol of the area. The tower, which is over 60 m high, tells of the importance of the place, which once had city rights. The three-aisled church was built within a short period of time between 1431 and around 1475. Its founders were the last Count of Veldenz and his son-in-law, who established a new line of the Wittelsbach family with the Simmern-Zweibrücken family. The founding plaque (two angels with chalices) placed prominently above the entrance is also a reminder of the pilgrimage to the Holy Blood that flourished in the 15th century. Three different master builders have shaped the building, which blends into a harmonious overall picture. The high, completely windowed chancel, which started with, shows a relationship to Madern Gerthener's buildings. The short, wide nave, which includes parts of the previous building as a stepped hall, points to a Lower Rhine master. The fortress-like tower with an elegant finish next to the city wall is attributed to Nikolaus Eseler (Source: Liebfrauenland - Gothic in Rheinhessen) May to October: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The church key is available from the parish office.

Source: DataHub Rheinland-Pfalz