Liepaja Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral -- ANNO 1742 -- Interior --

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Lat: N56.50990, Lon: E021.01321
Lielā iela 9,
Liepaja, Latvia

It is possible to see unique and original masterpieces in the Liepāja Holy Trinity Lutheran Cathedral that have been preserved up to today. Noteworthy just before the entrance into the cathedral there is the Liepāja Coat of Arms above the door aisle and the sculpture on the left side of the entrance. This is the symbol of Faith and it is depicted by a rococo style female image. The other sculpture is the symbol of Love, which has been dismantled and removed to the antechamber of the cathedral since 1996 when the restoration was done. This symbol like the symbol of Faith is depicted by a rococo female Image.

There are two attractive medallions which are situated in the antechamber of the church. One of them is dedicated to the completion of the building construction on 17 October 1750.

It is written on the medallion "The iron block neither me nor plucked me for the God protected me". The other medallion is dedicated to the completion of the tower construction in 1866.

In the congregation hall of the cathedral it is possible to see several unique pieced of art such as the altar, pulpit, confessional, the Duke's box and the glamorous stained glass windows.

The altar of the Liepāja Holy Trinity Lutheran Cathedral is the biggest one in Latvia. Its decorative podium part is 13m high. The composition of the altar is made of 4 columns which support its upper part. In the centre there is the Trinity which is adorned with an aureole under the baldachin. The altar sculptures are quite surprising with their high mastery and stylization brightness. The elegant postures of the Italian baroque sculptures and the carelessly fluttering cloaks are joined together thoughtfully with a sensitive realism in the depiction of the body parts.

On the left of the altar there is the pulpit. It was made in the 50s of the 18C and its author is the well known woodcarver J. Slavichek. In the composition of the pulpit there is something like a whorl. The stairs that lead up to the pulpit spiral round the column and in the podium of the pulpit they as if roll up into themselves. The edge of rge pulpit roof is decorated with small bells and angels who divide the 4 crowns of the continent. The pulpit gilding was done by the master J. Endress.

The confessional is made in the same style as the pulpit. It has got a firm construction. Visually it reminds of a huge glass case with gorgeous ornaments. The confessional has still got its original glazing and handle like a dolphin.