St. Pölten Cathedral is the oldest church in the provincial capital and will be extensively renovated in eight annual phases from 2024. The project includes the church itself as well as the so-called cloister, which is attached to the north side. The façades and the entire interior of the cathedral are also being considered, as well as the renewal of the electrics and lighting. There is also a focus on creating barrier-free access on the south side of the cathedral. The refurbishment will take place during ongoing operations - as the most important liturgical site in the diocese of St. Pölten, the cathedral will also be available for services and personal prayer during the general refurbishment.
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Support the renovation by becoming a sponsor. By sponsoring a renovation stage, you have the opportunity to actively support the restoration and preservation of this important landmark.
Become a Dom sponsor of one of the following eight stages
The Romanesque apse is heavily weathered and shows considerable damage. After scaffolding, all stone parts are restored. The façade surfaces are given a full-surface lime-based protective slurry.
The cathedral tower and the west side facing the cathedral square need to be renovated. Stone parts are being restored, plasterwork added and all façade surfaces coloured.
In this construction phase, the largest phase of the overall project, the north and south façades of the nave are being restored. Damaged plasterwork will be replaced, the facades recoloured and various stonemasonry, locksmith, glazier and joinery work carried out. The approx. 1,000 m² roof area above the nave of the cathedral will be re-roofed with burnt tiles.
All facade, wall and vault surfaces in the cloister are to be repaired and painted, and stonemasonry work is required on the walls, wall coverings and epitaphs. The cloister courtyard will be accessed via two additional entrances to the garden.
The outdated electrical installation needs to be replaced and the lighting improved. Modern media technology will also be installed.
All wall and vault surfaces are being restored, for which a scaffold approximately 18 metres high is being erected. The furnishings and artistic decorations in this area, such as altars, stalls, paintings and figures, are also being cleaned and existing damage is being restored.
All wall and vault surfaces in the side aisles are being restored, and the furnishings and artistic decorations in this area, such as altars, paintings and figures, are also being cleaned and existing damage restored.
The wall and vault surfaces are being restored. The furnishings in the nave, such as the ten large-format paintings depicting scenes from the life of Jesus, are also being restored.
The final stage is dedicated to the cathedral organ, one of the most sensitive objects in the church. The organ is cleaned, serviced and re-voiced.
Bishop Dr Alois Schwarz invites you to a special dinner. A good opportunity to talk about God and the world.
Your cathedral sponsorship and thus your important support for our House of God will be published as a news item on Sankt Dankt. In addition, your commitment will be publicised on other digital channels of the Diocese of St. Pölten and in the NÖN national newspaper.
Your company logo or your name will be prominently placed on sanktdankt.at.
To thank all cathedral sponsors, a plaque of honour with all names or company logos will be immortalised in the cathedral.
Bishop Dr Alois Schwarz invites you to the cathedral or visits your company to give you his great thanks and a personal blessing.
Do you have a special request, such as a personal mass with Bishop Dr Alois Schwarz? We would be happy to discuss your special wish with you personally.
YOUR ADDED VALUE AT A GLANCE
Take on a sponsorship and support us in renovating St. Pölten Cathedral!
St. Pölten Cathedral, the oldest church in the provincial capital, will be renovated in eight annual phases from 2024.
Become a sponsor of a renovation stage and contribute to the preservation of this historic building! As a sponsor, you will enjoy great added value, which is described in detail here. Support us in preserving St. Pölten Cathedral for future generations.
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