Altar
The altar forms the center of the church and, like the building itself, is consecrated. In its form and symbolism, it represents both the table of the Last Supper – which Jesus shared with his disciples and which is reenacted in most services. At the same time, it is a sacrificial stone recalling Christ’s death on the cross and his resurrection. Because of this deep connection with central events of faith, the altar holds special significance for many Christians, who show reverence by bowing or genuflecting.
This altar, made of Swedish granite, was created in 2013 by sculptor Tom Müllers of Rendsburg as part of the church’s redesign. At its base, a relic of St. Ansgar is visible inside a small opening.
Previous photos of the altar
The following two images show the altar before its destruction in 1945. The third image, from 1955, shows the altar before its redesign following the Second Vatican Council.
