Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church
![Side view of Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church on a summer day with flowers in the foreground](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-160-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
Description
Rubene Church dates back to the 13th century – originally constructed in wood, it was rebuilt in its current appearance in 1739. The 18th-century stone church preserves the altar room of its 14th-century predecessor. Some say that Rubene was home to the first Christian congregation to ever come together in Latvia and that the first priest to serve here in the 13th century was Henry of Latvia, author of the Livonian Chronicle of Henry. Another famous pastor of Rubene is Christoph Harder, known for printing Vidzeme’s first Latvian calendar, the Widsemmes kalenders, in Rubene.
Improvements made within the project
Following the renovation, the church boasts a restored façade, new flooring, heating, and improved accessibility for people with reduced mobility. The church vestibule offers a multimedia exhibition, In the Footsteps of the Chronicle, outlining the history of the church and Rubene’s two priests, Henry of Latvia and Christoph Harder. The exhibition also provides information on the various elements of the church’s interior.
The project was implemented by the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran congregation.
Investments – EUR 367,020.73
Of which:
ERDF funding – EUR 237,677
church congregation funding – EUR 129,343.73
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with a fence and trees around](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-247-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church from the inside showing the chandelier, church windows, seating for visitors, ceiling](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-197-1036x656.jpg)
![The white room of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church showing windows, white seats, colonnades](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-195-2-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![The altar of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with a painting of Jesus Christ](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-193-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![View of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church from the altar to the visitor seats](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-188-2-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church in a beautiful picture from the outside, with trees and blue sky in the background](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-175-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Side view of Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church on a summer day with flowers in the foreground](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-160-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church relaxation area with outdoor benches](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-153-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![The open entrance door of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-151-2-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![The front room of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church, where visitors can find the necessary information](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-136-1-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Foreground of the chandelier of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rubene](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-023-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church before restoration](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-30-5-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![The entrance door of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-27-7-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church before restoration with visible altar and seats for visitors](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-12-10-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![The heating system of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with wood](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-11-6-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church in close-up](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-5-4-scaled-1036x656.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with a fence and trees around](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-247-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church from the inside showing the chandelier, church windows, seating for visitors, ceiling](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-197-100x100.jpg)
![The white room of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church showing windows, white seats, colonnades](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-195-2-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![The altar of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with a painting of Jesus Christ](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-193-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![View of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church from the altar to the visitor seats](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-188-2-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church in a beautiful picture from the outside, with trees and blue sky in the background](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-175-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Side view of Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church on a summer day with flowers in the foreground](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-160-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church relaxation area with outdoor benches](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-153-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![The open entrance door of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-151-2-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![The front room of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church, where visitors can find the necessary information](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-136-1-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Foreground of the chandelier of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rubene](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/eraf-023-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church before restoration](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-30-5-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![The entrance door of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-27-7-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church before restoration with visible altar and seats for visitors](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-12-10-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![The heating system of the Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church with wood](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-11-6-scaled-100x100.jpg)
![Rubene Evangelical Lutheran Church in close-up](https://www.atrastalatvija.lv/app/uploads/2021/05/a-5-4-scaled-100x100.jpg)
Address
Rubene, Kocēni Parish, Kocēni county, LV-4227
Working time
The church is open 24/7.
Multimedia exhibition In the Footsteps of the Chronicle:
Tuesday – Saturday 16:00-20:00
Sunday 13:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Fee for a guided tour of the exhibition:
- Adults EUR 4
- Children, pupils, pensioners EUR 2
Getting there
Car and bicycle parking is available next to the church. The church is located 500 m from the Rīga – Valmiera highway and the closest bus stop.
Good to know
You’ll find a serene garden next to the church, as well as a place to rest and have a meal.
Make sure to visit the nearby Harder House offering the exhibition The Great People of Rubene and an interactive game for families and children.
Creative workshops are organised on request.
Contacts
+371 27855850