--- title: "Church of St. Johannis Mügeln" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/church-of-st-johannis-muegeln" description: "In 1225, the Bishop of Meissen, Johann IX von Haugwitz, was able to have his own church built for his new settlement from the proceeds of the developed Scharfenberg lead and silver mine near Meissen. The building was completed in 1236. An elaborate wooden tower is mentioned in the chronicles. According to Meissen tradition, the building was dedicated to the patron saint of the diocese, St. John the Evangelist. Although St. John's Church was listed as a parish church, it was a branch of St. Mary's Church until 1856 and was only staffed by one deacon. This is why it was called the Newe Capelle zu Nauwen Mögeln (the new chapel at Neu-Mügeln). It is the burial place of the Bishop of Meissen Johann IX and contains baroque epitaphs. Lutheran preaching was first held here as early as 1539. St. John's Church Mügeln is a stop on the Luther Trail Saxony.Mügeln is a stop on the Saxon Luther Trail." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924044/1615255f6afd4b2231d53fc544404dc139e7fa5e92e0c4a0478ac7e19f9f0a1c/m-252-geln-city-church.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Church of St. Johannis Mügeln ============================= - Church Mügeln City Church The church is the burial place of John IX, Bishop of Meissen, and contains Baroque epitaphs. In 1225, the Bishop of Meissen, Johann IX von Haugwitz, was able to have his own church built for his new settlement from the proceeds of the developed Scharfenberg lead and silver mine near Meissen. The building was completed in 1236. An elaborate wooden tower is mentioned in the chronicles. According to Meissen tradition, the building was dedicated to the patron saint of the diocese, St. John the Evangelist. Although St. John's Church was listed as a parish church, it was a branch of St. Mary's Church until 1856 and was only staffed by one deacon. This is why it was called the Newe Capelle zu Nauwen Mögeln (the new chapel at Neu-Mügeln). It is the burial place of the Bishop of Meissen Johann IX and contains baroque epitaphs. Lutheran preaching was first held here as early as 1539. St. John's Church Mügeln is a stop on the Luther Trail Saxony. **Mügeln is a stop on the Saxon Luther Trail.** Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take the RE50 to Oschatz. In Oschatz, change to bus 803 to Mügeln, Markt. By car: Follow the A14 to S31 in Leisnig, take exit 33-Leisnig on the A14. Take Dorfstraße, Kleinpelsen and S31 to Johanniskirchhof in Mügeln. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Church - Church - Orchestras & Ensembles - Tours 7.88 km - Themed hiking trail 21.07 km - Cycling Contact Johanniskirchhof 5 04769 Mügeln