St. Valentin, Kiedrich

St. Valentin
Basilica of SS Dionysius and Valentinus
Basilica of SS Dionysius and Valentinus, from the south
St. Valentin is located in Hesse
St. Valentin
St. Valentin
St. Valentin is located in Germany
St. Valentin
St. Valentin
50°02′28″N 8°05′05″E / 50.0412°N 8.0847°E / 50.0412; 8.0847
LocationKiedrich, Hesse, Germany
DenominationCatholic
Websitewww.pastoraler-raum-eltville.de
History
Dedication
Relics heldSt. Valentine
Architecture
StyleGothic
Completed1490s
Administration
DioceseLimburg
Laity
Music group(s)Kiedricher Chorbuben

St. Valentin is the common name for the Catholic parish church and Basilica minor Basilica of SS Dionysius and Valentinus in Kiedrich in the Rheingau, in Hesse, Germany. It was built at the end of the 15th century in the Gothic style. Its organ is one of the oldest playable organs in Germany (built c. 1500). The church was a pilgrimage destination for people with epilepsy and therefore has notable carved wooden laity stalls, including one decorated with the "Gerechtigkeitsspirale" (Spiral of justice).