Stefanus Church
The St. Stephen's Church is one of the few churches where the late Gothic rood screen (1560) remained intact. Another special feature is a 12th century sarcophagus cover depicting two people.
About this building
The church, originally from the 11th century, has been adjusted several times over the years, both on the outside and inside. Except for the crossing, all the vaults in the vessel have been replaced by a wooden ceiling.
The existing vault and wall paintings were painted over after the Reformation. Only a few fragments such as Mary, and Saint Stephen and Sebastian are still visible. The roof turret replaced a 70 meter high tower, probably from 14th century, when the tower was demolished in 1854. The current owner of the church, the Protestant municipality Bierum-Holwierde-Krewerd, uses the church buildings and hopes to continue doing so in the future. Furthermore, the buildings are also used as a mourning and wedding location. The church also has an organ that dates 1738.
