Morizkirche (Coburg)

St. Moriz
Stadtkirche St. Moriz
St Moriz (2009)
St. Moriz is located in Bavaria
St. Moriz
St. Moriz
St. Moriz is located in Germany
St. Moriz
St. Moriz
50°15′26″N 10°57′58″E / 50.25722°N 10.96611°E / 50.25722; 10.96611
CountryGermany
DenominationProtestant
Architecture
Heritage designationListed monument
Architectural typehall church
StyleGothic/Baroque
Groundbreaking1310
Completed16th century
Eastern Gothic choir

Morizkirche (or Stadtkirche St. Moriz) is a Protestant church dedicated to Saint Maurice in Coburg, Bavaria, Germany, and is the town's oldest church. Its earliest remaining structures date back to the 14th century, which superseded a church from the 12th century. Martin Luther is known to have given several sermons there in 1530 A.D. This church currently houses the family tomb of the Dukes of Coburg. In modern times, Morizkirche serves as the main church for the congregation of St. Moriz. Due to the height of its towers, the church is one of the landmarks of Coburg. It is also one of the most important Luther memorial sites in southern Germany.[1]: 47–48 

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