The Evangelische Friedenskirche in Stainz, western Styria, is a Protestant parish church in a predominantly Catholic region. The term “Friedenskirche” (Peace Church) reflects the historical designation for Protestant churches permitted after the Counter-Reformation and formalized under the 1781 Toleranzpatent. Free to visit; check parish for hours. Stainz is 35 km southwest of Graz and better known for its Schilcher rosé wine than for its church architecture.
church in Stainz
Evangelische Friedenskirche
The Evangelische Friedenskirche (Evangelical Peace Church) in Stainz in western Styria is a Protestant parish church in a region where Catholic dominance has been historically near-total.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Stainz
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 8510 Stainz
- Coordinates
- 46.8920, 15.2690