The church was built from 1726 to 1743 according to a plan by George Bähr. It is regarded as one of the major protestant religious buildings of the Baroque. Although she was not hit in the bombing raids of Dresden by a bomb, but they began in the ensuing firestorms even fire, burned out completely and fell to the ground. Between 1994 and 2005 it was rebuilt and reopened on 30/10/2005 with a consecration service.
<p>The tower cross, found in the ruins, was erected inside the church as a Memorial.
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The tower cross, which is now located on the dome was gestiffte of british people and the royal family of Great Britain. It was made by the son of one of the pilots who destroyed Dresden. It should build bridges, establish reconciliation and strengthen faith.
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