St. Stephan, Baden
| St. Stephan | |
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Interior
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| Location | Baden bei Wien |
| Country | Austria |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Stephen |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 15th century |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Stephan |
| Diocese | Vienna |
The church St. Stephan is a Catholic church in Baden in Lower Austria. The official name is Stadtpfarrkirche St. Stephan (municipal parish church). The present building began in Gothic style in the 15th century. It was remodeled Baroque in the 17th century, and an attempt made to restore Gothic features from 1880.
The church has a notable organ, played by Mozart and probably also Beethoven. Mozart's motet Ave verum corpus was premiered in St. Stephan in 1791. The church is a registered monument and an active parish church.
The present building was begun c. 1400. A choir in Gothic style was built on the foundation of a Romanesque apsis. The nave was built in the second half of the 15th century, using the older walls. At the same time, the main steeple was built. Some epitaphs from the Renaissance were installed at columns in the church. The onion dome was added in 1697. As the church was badly damaged during Ottoman wars, its interior was changed to Baroque style, installing several altars. The new Hochaltar (high altar) in the choir with a painting by Paul Troger showing the stoning of St. Stephan. During the 18th century, some side altars were added, including the Sebastianaltar which was dedicated by the Baden citizens in 1731 to fight the plague. The Baroque furniture of the sacristy (Sakristeischrank) dates to 1743.
In 1880, the church interior was again changed, aiming at a revival of Gothic elements. The main altar was replaced by today's in 1893, while its painting was installed above an exit.
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