Jena, 22.05.2026 – For the urgent renovation work on the vault of the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena, donations in the six-figure range have already been received. To date, over 100,000 Euros have been collected, but the total costs have not yet been determined, which is why further support is required.
- Recipient: Stadtkirche St. Michael (Jena)
- Donation amount to date: Over 100,000 Euros
- Purpose: Renovation of the vault, proof of own funds for grant applications
- Next event: Benefit festival “Blues im Mai” on Whit Monday, 25 May 2026, at the Kirchplatz
- Donation account: Jenaer Kirchbauverein e.V., IBAN: DE50 8305 3030 0000 0203 70 (Reference: “Gewölbe Stadtkirche”)
Successful Interim Balance for the Preservation of the Monument
The renovation of the late Gothic Stadtkirche St. Michael has reached an important milestone. Thanks to the dedicated support of numerous citizens and institutions, more than 100,000 Euros in donations have now been received. This sum is composed of various sources: more than half of the funds were mobilized through the Evangelischer Kirchenkreis. Nearly 50,000 Euros were raised through the tireless efforts of the Kirchenstiftung St. Michael Jena and the Jenaer Kirchbauverein.
The collected funds are earmarked for the urgently needed work on the church’s historic vault. In addition to the direct financing of the construction work, the donations serve another strategically decisive purpose: they act as essential own funds. Only by proving these internal contributions is it possible for the parish to apply for extensive state and institutional grants. Since the total costs of the complex church renovation cannot currently be reliably estimated, the project remains dependent on financial support.
Benefit Festival “Blues im Mai” on Whit Monday
In order to collect further donations for the vault, various activities are planned for the near future. The next highlight in the event calendar is the traditional benefit festival “Blues im Mai”. This will take place on Whit Monday, 25 May 2026, directly at the Kirchplatz. Visitors and supporters are cordially invited to contribute to the preservation of the Jena landmark while enjoying live music and social gathering.
Background on the Stadtkirche St. Michael
The Stadtkirche St. Michael in the center of Jena is the main Protestant church of the city and looks back on over 500 years of architectural and cultural history. As a three-aisled late Gothic hall church, it shapes the historic cityscape near the modern Jentower. The foundation stone was laid in the late 14th century, and the monumental building was completed in 1506. Historically, the church is closely linked to the Reformation: Martin Luther himself preached here several times from the pulpit between 1524 and 1537. Furthermore, the church houses Luther’s original bronze grave slab, a significant work of Renaissance art. The preservation of the building fabric, particularly the delicate vault, requires continuous monument care and significant financial efforts.
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More than 100,000 Euros in donations for Stadtkirche
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