Friesenkapelle
Friesenkapelle is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Wenningstedt, on the island of Sylt, beside a village pond. Denghoog, a historic site, lies close by, adding an older landmark to the chapel’s surroundings. Built during the First World War, the church received its foundation stone in December 1914 and opened in June 1915.
Inside, eleven folk-art ceiling scenes present biblical stories above the worship space. Kristoffer Zetterstrand designed them, including Christ calming a storm, Paul with a sword and Bible, and Peter with keys. A white-and-blue Delft-tile cross marks the wall beside the altar, while a candle ship hangs to its right. Fritz Hermann gave the candle ship, which Kampen metalsmith Morell crafted.
Outside, Christel Lechner’s 2.2-metre sculpture Blick nach Sorquitten represents a parish friendship with Sorquitten in Poland. Three bells shape the soundscape: the 238-kilogram h′ bell carries the inscription “Christ is our peace”. The chapel also holds an organ installed in 1963 and a bronzed-brass chandelier copied from St Martin’s Church in Morsum.
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