Floating Church Opens On Stoermthaler Lake Germany (PICTURES)

May Cod Be With You? 'Floating Church' Opens In Germany

This floating church is the ideal refuge for those feeling, ahem, at sea.

Bathed in its very own pool of Holy water, this house of God floats on Stoermthaler Lake in Germany.

Loaves and the fishes? The domed installation floats on the lake in eastern Germany

Vineta Church on the lake represents hope of regeneration for the former coal mining region, as for many years the industry engulfed more and more villages in the Leipzig region.

Lake Stoermthaler was created when the Espenhain mine field was flooded.

The lake used to be a large industrial minefield

Magdeborn church was lost as well as a number of other community buildings, and the domed installation now hosts weddings, christenings and concerts.

Towed into place by boats in March, the building is now a fully functional. Would you get married here? Take a look at some more pictures below.

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