Paide Church

Paide Church

Paide Holy Cross Church is a Lutheran church in Paide, Estonia.

Church existed in Paide in medieval times, but was destroyed in 1573 during the siege of Weissenstein (old name for Paide). It was replaced with a wooden church, which was burnt down by Russian forces in 1703 during the Great Northern War.[1]

In the 1730s a small church was erected, replaced by a stone church built between 1767 to 1786. The church tower was built exceptionally to the southern side of the church to bond the church with the market square into a single architectural ensemble.[1]

There was a fire in the church on May 10, 1845. A large fundraising was set up to pay for restoration works.[1]

During 1909–1910 the church underwent a larger reconstruction.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Paide » Avaleht » Külaline » Paide linnast » Vaatamisväärsused » Paide Püha Risti kirik". Paide.ee. 2015-05-03. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
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Coordinates: 58°53′15″N 25°34′13″E / 58.8876°N 25.5702°E / 58.8876; 25.5702


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