Catholic Church of St. Pirmin, Eimsheim

The present church dates back to 1780. The hall church has a choir enclosed on three sides, and the west tower is probably still medieval at its core.

A particular highlight is the Renaissance-style high altar, which was built around 1680. The altarpiece depicts St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church and Bishop of Hippo Regia in North Africa. He is holding a book with passages from his “Confessions.” The coronation features a depiction of St. Teresa of Avila, with angels showing her heart pierced by love.

The oldest object in the church is an impressive painting from 1497 depicting the three Marys mourning Christ. The 12-stop organ was acquired in 1846 from the organ builders Johann Schlaad and Friedrich Engers (Waldlaubersheim) and was restored in the 1990s.

At the entrance to the tower, you are greeted by an almost life-size “Tower Madonna,” which originally stood high up in the tower. Its painting suggests that it was created in the Art Nouveau style: she wears a blue cloak, a white dress with a breast belt, and holds the child with the globe in her arms, while the crescent moon shines beneath her feet. This figure was restored in 2002 and is a fascinating testimony to the art and beliefs of the past.

St Pirmin Eimsheim