Suure-Jaani Church, Suure-Jaani, Estonia

The Church of Great Saint John the Baptist was built as a Gothic style fort-church probably in the end of 13th century but before 1330's. It is a typical Central-Estonian church with three naves. There is a rectangular east choir and tetragonal west tower. The portals of the church are remarkable. During the wars the pillars and arches of the church were destroyed. Supposedly, the church had round pillars. The wooden ceilings were built when the church was reconstructed.

Late baroque organ prospect (by Johann Andreas Stein, 1804) covers the organ made by the Kriisa brothers in 1937. The altar wall dates back to 1870 and was created by Johann Gottfried Mühlenhausen. The altar painting of church is “Jesus Christ on the Cross”. There is a monument of Hans Heinrich von Fersen, a memorial plaque for Alexander von Fersen, and a unique cross from 1598, one of the oldest in Estonia, in that church.

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Mati Saul (2 years ago)
A building with environmental value.

Ragne Kuuse (3 years ago)

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Erika Rausberg (6 years ago)
Beauty and distinguished history tell stories. On the benches of the church, the cute rags are the basis for sitting. The local church is linked to many Estonian art and music luminaries: Johann Köler Mart Saar and several composers Kapp family. It is also worth looking for their resting places in the cemetery. At the cemetery, there is a monument to the War of Independence, depicting the magnificent Lembit, by Amandus Adamson. Next to the church is a beautiful baroque wooden baroque pastoral building.

Tarmo Pungas (6 years ago)
The church is beautiful. Pinks have beautiful handicrafts as the seat. Of course there is an organ. Employees are very nice people.

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