Stations of Bishop Otto von Bamberg
- Otto von Bamberg
Since the 6th century slavic settlers came to Pomerania. Their religion was based on natural phenomenons. But this changed with the appearance of the Christianisation. Between 1124 and 1128 Bishop Otto von Bamberg came to Pomerania to evengelise the slavic people. This peaceful and successful missionary work among the Pomeranians was one of his great accomplishments. Otto converted a large number of Pomeranians, established eleven churches and became known as the "Apostle of Pomerania".
On this page you find some important stations Bishop Otto von Bamberg visited.
Claustral Ruin in Stolpe
Explore the Remains of the former Monastery
In 1153 the first Benedictine Monastery was built in Stolpe. It was founded by the Pomeranian Duke Ratibor I. and the former Pomeranian Bishop Adelbert. Benedictine monks from Magdeburg (Central Germany) were sent to the Monastery to continue to spread the christian belief. Due to a fire during the Thirty Years' War the Monastery was completely destroyed and just the ruins are left.
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Schlossberg in Usedom
An important historic place
On a hill in the town Usedom on the Island Usedom was built a memorial in honor of Otto von Bamberg . A cross reminds the people of the missionary work of the Bishop. In the 12th century he converted at this place many aristoratic slavic people to the new belief. With this important incidence the Christianisation on the island started.
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St. Bartholomäus Church of Demmin
The town's famous landmark
The brick church St. Bartholomäus was built in the 14th century. During the Thirty Year's War the building was destroyed. In the beginning of the 19th century Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the most prominent architect in Germany redesigned the interior of the church. There are images of Otto von Bamberg on the pulpit and the window. A special highlight is the exhibition about the life of Otto.
Wartislaw Church
In the end of the 19th century the Wartislaw Church was built in Stolpe near Anklam at the Peene River. The church was dedicated to Wartislaw, the first christian Duke of Pomerania. Especially the wonderful and unique architecture is worth seeing.
Church in Garz
The Brick Stone Chruch in Garz on the Island Usedom is a construction from the 13th century. The interior originates from the 18th and 19th century.
St. Marien Church
In 1337 the St. Marien Church in Usedom on the Island Usedom was mentioned for the first time in history. After a fire in the end of the 15th century the church had to be rebuilt.
St. Nikolai Church in Gützkow
The Church of Gützkow in an impressive stone construction with distinctive parts of brick architecture. Most of the interior originates from the first half of the 13th century. Worth seeing is also the glass paintings with amongst others an image of Otto von Bamberg.
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St. Petri Church Wolgast
The first construction of the church in Wolgast was already sanctifyed by Bishop Otto von Bamberg in 1128. The current brick construction, which we see nowadays in Wolgast, was built between the second half of the 14th and the first half of the 15th century. Instead of the church there was a slavic temple before the Christianisation. When Otto came to Wolgast he destroyed it and built a church for the new belief.
When you climb up the church tower you have a wonderful view over the town.
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Cathedral St. Johannes in Kamien Pomorski
The Cathedral of Kamien Pomorski is the landmark and also the oldest historic building of this Polish town. They started to build it in 1176 under the command of Prince Kazimierz I. In the end of the 15th century the Cathedral got a new altar. In the crypt lie the Pomeranian Princess and the Bishop of Kamien Pomorski.
Events
There are two events concerning the topic Otto von Bamberg:
- Church Service on the Schlossberg in Usedom (Three times in summer the church service will be held outside on top of the Schlossberg. Instead of a traditional sermon a theatre play will be presented, which is about the missionary work of Otto von Bamberg in Pomerania.)
- Days of Christian Culture - the "Ottonalia" Festival in Kamien Pomorski (Every year at the 24th of June the people in Kamien Pomorski celebrate a festival in honor of Otto von Bamberg. There will be many concerts and exhibitions all over the town.)
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