Evangelical Lutheran City Church of Brandis

The town church of Brandis, first mentioned in documents in 1121, is known for its Donat organ from 1705. The instrument by the Leipzig organ builder Christoph Donat has a special historical value, as it is the oldest two-manual organ with a twin wind chest in Saxony. About half of the organ from 1705 is still preserved today and has been revised, repaired and partially supplemented in recent years.

Church:
Originally probably a Romanesque choir tower church. At the end of the 15th century, the choir was extended. In 1570, a transept-like extension was added to the south side. At the same time, a sacristy was built on the north wall of the choir. Church fires destroyed the furnishings in 1637 and 1696. The altar, pulpit, patron's box and organ were built between 1700 and 1708. The altar with the crucifix dominates with the two palmette-decorated columns and the side tendrils. The porphyry baptismal font dates from the end of the 19th century. The sacrament house on the north side of the choir on a twisted column is one of the oldest pieces of equipment. On the south side of the transept is a Romanesque portal as access to the bridal hall. The entrance portal on the west side was added in 1895.

Text: Klaus Gernhardt