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Vilķene St. Catherine Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Built in 1867 with funding from the city of Riga. The church was constructed in the Neo-Gothic round-arch style – with round-arched roof windows. Architect Johann Daniel Felsko (1813–1902) – a long-time city architect of Riga.

In 1868, the organ was installed, crafted by August Martin (1808–1891). In 1875, the church was rebuilt and expanded by adding the altar room and two sacristies (700 seats), due to rot discovered in the building. The church bell was cast in 1910.
It is believed that "Baznīckalniņš" (Church Hill), located in the center of Vilķene behind the “Pabērzi” homestead, marks the site of the very first Vilķene church.

Pastors:

  • 1913–1919: Vicar Theodor Scheipflug (1862–1919) from the Liepupe parish, killed by Bolsheviks (14.03.1919).

  • 1930–1944: Arnolds Kārlis Birznieks (b. 1903 – died in the USA).

Location
Baznīcas iela 4, Viļķene, Viļķenes pag., Limbažu nov.,
lat: 57.608268; lon: 24.611504
Contacts
+371 26187321
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