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Origin and history

The Lutheran Church in Morhange is a former garrison temple built during the German annexation between 1893 and 1895. Located on Rue de Montmorency, this pink sandstone building overlooks the city with its Romanesque Romanesque style, marked by a central tower and a simple nave. For Lutheran civilians and military, it reflects the German architectural influence of the time.

Before the 19th century, the Protestant presence in Morhange was almost nonexistent. In 1876, a first public worship brought together the inhabitants of Grostenquin and Morhange. The arrival of the German garrison in 1890 multiplied the population by seven, transforming the Protestant parish into a garrison parish in 1892. This context explains the construction of the temple.

The building, spared during the First World War, suffered damage in 1940 and was severely damaged in November 1944 by allied artillery fire. Fragilized, it was closed in 2003. Today, a restoration project aims to transform it into a cultural and artistic space, supported by the Heritage Foundation.

The temple is distinguished by its sober modenature, with arches in full hanger and arches, and an apse ending the nave. Four turrets flank the structure, reinforcing its imposing appearance. The choice of pink sandstone and Rhene Roman neo-Roman style, popular after 1871, symbolizes the nobility and elegance of the German architecture of the time.

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