Inventory of works of art in 100 churches planned

Altmark - Inventory of works of art in 100 churches planned

Art objects in 100 church buildings in the Altmark region are to be systematically recorded over the next two years. The Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office is providing 85,000 euros for this purpose, as announced by the Evangelical Church in Central Germany (EKM) on Tuesday. Accordingly, 41 churches in the Stendal church district and 59 churches in Salzwedel will be inventoried.

"A detailed overview of art and cultural assets is essential, as they are often of considerable sentimental and material value," explained Diana Seeber-Grundmann, who is responsible for the inventory of art assets in the northern region at the EKM regional church office. The works of art are measured, described, photographed, assessed for damage and, if necessary, the risk of theft is assessed.

According to the EKM, 1288 churches in Saxony-Anhalt have already been inventoried. The overview compiled serves to preserve, research and protect the valuable holdings.

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1. The inventory of art objects in 100 churches in the Altmark region is being funded by the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office, with a total of 85,000 euros allocated.
2. In the Stendal church district, 41 churches, and in Salzwedel, 59 churches, will be included in the inventory, as part of the larger Altmark project.
3. The Evangelical Church in Central Germany (EKM) has already inventoried 1288 churches in Saxony-Anhalt, preserving, researching, and protecting their valuable holdings.
4. This thorough inventory of art and cultural assets in churches across Saxony-Anhalt, including those in Altmark and cities like Salzwedel and Stendal, has significant sentimental and material value.

Source: www.stern.de