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Rujiena Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saint Berthulis (Bartholomew) in Latvia

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One of the oldest churches in Vidzeme, built in 1263, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt again during numerous wars.

In 1820 a wooden bell tower was erected.

In a fire in 1974, the church was completely burned down. Restoration work began in 1987. The church was equipped for services, and in 1993 it was consecrated. In 2017, a new tower was built on the site of the burnt tower.

 

Location: Rūjienas Svētā Bērtuļa Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca Object sidebar banner
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