Day of the Open Monument at the Catholic St. Laurentius Church: Faith and History in Bonn

Time Travel Through 1,000 Years of Faith in Bonn-Lessenich

On the Day of the Open Monument, the Catholic St. Laurentius Church in Lessenich opens its doors for a special religious experience. The tours invite visitors to consciously experience the history, liturgy, and spiritual atmosphere of this Romanesque place of worship. The event takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; participation is free. ([thomas-morus-bonn.de](https://www.thomas-morus-bonn.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/Tag-des-offenen-Denkmals-in-Lessenich-2026.09.13/?instancedate=1789295400000))

A Place Where the History of Faith Comes Alive

The Laurentius Church is one of the oldest churches in the Rhineland. The view of its architectural history reveals a faith experience that spans centuries: Romanesque origins, conversions to a basilica, Baroque influences, destruction, reconstruction, and restoration shape a multifaceted picture of Catholic tradition. Visitors encounter sacred architecture that still tells stories of prayer and community spirit today. ([thomas-morus-bonn.de](https://www.thomas-morus-bonn.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/Tag-des-offenen-Denkmals-in-Lessenich-2026.09.13/?instancedate=1789295400000))

Guided Tours, Art, and Quiet Impressions

The offered tours lead through the tumultuous history of the church and make the traces of art and faith visible. Key elements include Baroque figures and paintings, historical bells from the 18th century, a Stations of the Cross, stained glass windows, and the Klais organ. This creates a space where spirituality and monument preservation merge. ([thomas-morus-bonn.de](https://www.thomas-morus-bonn.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/Tag-des-offenen-Denkmals-in-Lessenich-2026.09.13/?instancedate=1789295400000))

Community and Open Participation

The tours are organized by the KG St. Thomas Morus Bonn together with the Friends of the St. Laurentius Church Bonn-Lessenich e.V. This also makes the event a sign of a vibrant spiritual community, supported by voluntary engagement and ecclesiastical responsibility. ([thomas-morus-bonn.de](https://www.thomas-morus-bonn.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/Tag-des-offenen-Denkmals-in-Lessenich-2026.09.13/?instancedate=1789295400000))

Conclusion

Those who visit the Catholic St. Laurentius Church on September 13, 2026, will experience faith, history, and architecture in a calm, impressive form. The free tours provide a special access to a monument that is much more than stone and masonry. Those who appreciate Catholic tradition, church space, and regional history should experience this encounter live. ([thomas-morus-bonn.de](https://www.thomas-morus-bonn.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/Tag-des-offenen-Denkmals-in-Lessenich-2026.09.13/?instancedate=1789295400000))

Official Channels

• Facebook of the St. Thomas Morus Parish Bonn: Official Facebook Channel

Sources:

• Parish of St. Thomas Morus Bonn - Day of the Open Monument in Lessenich
• Day of the Open Monument - Catholic St. Laurentius Church
• Federal City of Bonn - Day of the Open Monument