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The Protestant Church of Bischheim, also known as the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, is a historical monument located in the municipality of Bischheim, in the department of Bas-Rhin, in the Grand East region. This religious building, whose origins date back to the 2nd quarter of the 13th century, has undergone several transformations and enlargements over the centuries, including the 16th, 17th, 18th and 20th centuries. Its architecture thus reflects these different periods of construction and renovation, making it an important historical and cultural testimony for the region.

The church is located on Rue Nationale in Bischheim. It was registered as historic monuments by order of 8 October 1984, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Protected elements include facades and roofs, as specified in the Merimée base. The building is owned by the municipality of Bischheim. Among the architects who contributed to its history, Nicolas-Alexandre Salins de Montfort is mentioned as a masterpiece.

The Protestant church of Bischheim is part of an Alsatian historical context marked by Protestantism, which has been particularly influential in this region since the Reformation. It is cited in specialized works, such as Protestants of Alsace and Moselle: places of memory and life (2006), which emphasizes its importance in local religious heritage. The building also houses an organ, whose reconstruction was the subject of a study published in 1984 in the magazine Musique et chant.

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