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Wallfahrtskapelle zum Heiligen Grab, Sevgein

Wallfahrtskapelle zum Heiligen Grab in Sevgein
Wallfahrtskapelle zum Heiligen Grab in Sevgein

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Wallfahrtskapelle zum Heiligen Grab in Sevgein

The pilgrimage chapel of the Holy Sepulchre is located in Sevgein. The chapel is opened by telephone request to the Catholic parish.

Description

Building history: According to an inscription above the door, built in 1679. Consecrated on July 7, 1683.
In honor of the Holy Sepulchre with an altar. The first enlargement took place in 1736. In 1774, in order to enlarge the nave, the choir was shortened and the whole church was raised. (Master Barogi of Dardin). In the past, pilgrimages of about 5000 pilgrims took place here every year.
Building description: Baroque, west-facing complex, consisting of a barrel-vaulted nave and a flat-closed, retracted choir with cross vaults. Square windows and oculi. In the north wall a round-arched burial chapel, gable roof with roof turret crowned by the onion dome.
Three wooden altars: The high altar is a concave structure with smooth columns. In the niche a Pietà, in front of the columns angels with the instruments of the Passion; Built around 1775, the Pietà around 1680. The side altars with rococo ornamentation of St. Joseph and St. Michael 1740.
Bells with inscriptions 1901.

(Text recorded by: Regiun Surselva)

Contact

Wallfahrtskapelle zum Heiligen Grab, Sevgein

Curschetta 49B, 7127 Sevgein

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