Church St. Jakob am Thurn
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Church St. Jakob am Thurn
In honor of JakobusThe parish and pilgrimage church of St. Jakob am Thurn in the municipality of Puch near Hallein is dedicated to St. James the Elder, one of Jesus’ most trusted disciples. The church was first mentioned in a document in 1238. It owes its present form to the great patron and feudal lord of Thurn Castle and Hofmark, Joseph Anton Count Plaz. In addition to the extension of the church, he was also responsible for the construction of the Loretto Chapel in 1754. In 1891, St. Jakob am Thurn was elevated to a parish and became part of the Hallein deanery.As early as the 14th century, the pilgrimage to St. James became increasingly important and the Brotherhood of St. James was founded in 1476. Between 1960 and 1963, the church was rebuilt and extended. In 2001, the decision was made to purchase a new organ from Metzler (Switzerland) and in 2008, extensive renovation work was completed inside and out. Above the main altar there is a small brass cartouche with the relic of the apostle and church patron in a richly decorated glass case. Another special feature is the small ivory statue of St. James the Elder, which can be admired at the altar of St. Joseph. In the Loreto Chapel, the black Loreto Mother of God, who was touched with the miraculous image in Italy, is venerated. At her feet is the grave of Johann Count Plaz. Service times: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass. For weekday masses, please refer to the order of service. Further informations: www.pfarre-st-jakob.at Stories in PUCH MAGAZINE:Easter Custom: www.puch-salzburg.com/en/magazine/wood-consecration.htm Corpus Christi: www.puch-salzburg.com/en/magazine/corpus-christi.htm Consecration of herbs: www.puch-salzburg.com/en/magazine/herb-consecration.htm
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