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  CHANDELIER IN ST. MATHEW CHURCH (EVANGELIC)
by matcrazy1
 
 

Visiting churches (evangelic and Roman catholic) in Berlin I didn't find any prayers inside despite it was Sunday - holy day for Christians. The churches were empty and as I noticed there were holy masses advertised, but usually only one on Sunday.

What a difference with my country where churches are usually full of prayers at least on each Sunday. In Poland 95% declares to be catholics and 80% practicing.

Berlin is not so homogenous. As I noticed it's multicultural city with many various religions and temples/churches to be found: protestant (45%), Roman catholic (37%), orthodox, judaism etc.
Additionally during the time of division of the city religion was discouraged, and crosses were removed from churches in East Berlin.

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  • Updated Apr 19, 2004
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