St. Bartholomew's Church

Front Road, Amherst Island, Lennox and Addington County, Loyalist, Canada

History

The current church building was constructed in 1697, although a chapel at the site is believed to have been built as early as 1134 by the Provosts of Berchtesgaden. The church's architectural style is Baroque, with a floor plan modeled on Salzburg Cathedral.

Architecture

St. Bartholomew's Church features stucco work and two onion domes, along with a red domed roof. The altars in the apses are consecrated to Saint Bartholomew, Saint Catherine, and Saint James respectively. Notable architectural features include the church's floor plan and stucco work by the Salzburg artist Joseph Schmidt.

Religious Significance

The church is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site, named after Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, patron of alpine farmers and dairymen. The annual pilgrimage to St. Bartholomew's takes place on the Saturday after 24 August, starting from the Austrian municipality of Maria Alm.

Notable Features

• The old hunting lodge of the same name lies near the chapel, which was first erected in the 12th century with the church. The lodge has been rebuilt several times and is now an inn.
• A famous scenic viewpoint, Archenkanzel, offers a view of the church from 743 meters above.

Organ and Bells

Information on the church's organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

The church's heritage status is not specified in available data.

Visiting Information

Opening hours and accessibility are not provided.