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town church
The historically most important, often Protestant main church of a town or city, regarded as the church of the citizens.
Martin Luther predigte mehrfach in der Stadtkirche von Wittenberg.
Martin Luther preached several times in the town church of Wittenberg.
city church
In general, a large church located in the center of a town or city.
Die Stadtkirche prägt mit ihrem hohen Turm das gesamte Stadtbild.
With its tall tower, the city church shapes the entire townscape.
'Stadtkirche' is a simple compound made up of 'Stadt' (town/city) and 'Kirche' (church). It therefore refers to a church that has a special relationship to the town or city.
Jede größere Stadt in der Region hat eine historische Stadtkirche.
Every larger town in the region has a historic town church.
The historical meaning often refers to the most important Protestant church of a town or city, which emerged around the time of the Reformation. It was the religious center of the townspeople.
Die Stadtkirche St. Marien in Wittenberg gilt als Mutterkirche der Reformation.
The Stadtkirche St. Marien in Wittenberg is considered the mother church of the Reformation.
The specific historical meaning can often be recognized from the context, for example when the Reformation or famous reformers are being discussed. The general meaning is mostly used in descriptions of townscapes or in travel guides.
Die gotische Stadtkirche ist das Wahrzeichen des Ortes.
The Gothic town church is the landmark of the town.
parish church
A Pfarrkirche is defined by its role within a parish: it is the parish's main church and the pastor's seat. A Stadtkirche, on the other hand, is given this name because of its historical importance to the town or because of its central location. A church can be both at the same time.
Sankt Marien gilt wegen ihrer Geschichte und ihrer Lage am Marktplatz zugleich als Stadtkirche.
Because of its history and its location on the market square, Sankt Marien is also considered a town church.
Sankt Marien ist als Sitz des Pfarrers die Pfarrkirche der Gemeinde.
Sankt Marien is the parish church of the congregation and the pastor's seat.
