9. The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity

An outstanding priest Adalbert Anter, the chaplain of the Convent and the rector of the Catholic parish in Lubań, played a signicant role in preparation and the implementation of the whole investment. The design of the Neo-Gothic temple was prepared by a renown Silesian architect, Alexis Langer. Yet, the newly constructed sacral building was dierent from its initial design. It was Albert Augustin, a bricklayer master from Lubań leading the construction, who introduced numerous alternations to the design. The interior decoration of the church is consistent with the Neo-Gothic style. One of the rst things a visitor immediately notices is a monumental painting by Eduarda von Engertha (1818–1897), which depicts the Holy Trinity and dominates the Altar. The stylish harmony of the interior is enhanced by the altar placed in the nave, the pulpit as well as the Stations of the Cross. Initially, there were two side altars in the temple with the paintings by Wilhelm Hauschild (1827 – 1887): The Immaculate Conception on a gold background (a lost painting) as well as Saint Joseph with the baby Jesus (the painting is currently being renovated). During the battle for Lubań in 1945, the church was caught in the middle of the ghts. The heaviest ghts took place right next to it. The building suered severe structural damage during the war. Nevertheless, it survived and was rebuilt. The decision to reconstruct the church was made in August 1957. The costly and demanding enterprise was undertaken by prelate Jan Winiarski (he led the parish of the Holy Trinity between 1957 and 1986). Jan Szatanik, an experienced builder, became the foreman. The reconstruction of the temple lasted until the end of 1861.