Pühalepa Church is a historically significant Lutheran church located on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It stands as one of the oldest religious sites on the island, with its origins dating back to the 13th century. The first documented record of a church in Pühalepa is from 1255. The current stone church building was constructed in its present form mainly in the 17th century, following damage sustained during the Livonian War. The church is renowned for its valuable Baroque-style pulpit, crafted by the renowned Tallinn master Christian Ackermann in 1680, which is considered one of the most outstanding examples of its kind in Estonia. The altarpiece, depicting the Crucifixion, dates from the same period. A notable feature is the church's organ, built in 1929 by the esteemed Estonian organ builder August Terkmann. The churchyard serves as the final resting place for several prominent local families and includes the grave of the famous Estonian writer and physician, Friedebert Tuglas. Throughout its long history, Pühalepa Church has been a central spiritual and cultural hub for the local community, surviving numerous conflicts and periods of change. It remains an active congregation and a key historical monument representing the religious heritage of Hiiumaa.
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