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Could a single grape symbolize motherhood? Here at the Kapelle Anna Selbdritt, it’s more than a fruit. It’s a story. The Kapelle Anna Selbdritt, a small chapel, whispers tales of St. Anne, her daughter Mary, and the infant Jesus. This “Anna Selbdritt,” meaning “Anne herself making a third,” depicts a tender family scene. Imagine Mary offering a grape to Jesus, who sits on Anne’s lap. This grape, a symbol of motherhood and the Eucharist, connects Mary to the vine and Jesus to the divine fruit. The Kapelle Anna Selbdritt isn’t just about this iconic trio. It’s dedicated to other saints as well, like Sebastianus and Antonius. Consecrated in 1507, it was the vision of Sebastianus Vette, a local clergyman devoted to St. Anne. The chapel was built on donated land, a testament to community effort and faith. The Kapelle has endured fires and bombings, each time rising from the ashes, renewed and restored. Today, the chapel houses a neo-Baroque altarpiece showcasing Anna, Mary, and Jesus, along with other religious figures. Stained-glass windows depict symbols of Christian faith: wheat, grapes, fish, and a dove. Look for the unique windows featuring St. Hedwig and another Anna Selbdritt scene, added in 2007 for the chapel’s 500th anniversary. The Kapelle Anna Selbdritt is a testament to faith, resilience, and the enduring power of family, symbolized by that single grape.

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