St. Jakobus, Rüdesheim

St. Jakobus
St. Jakobus Rüdesheim
The church from the market square
49°58′45″N 7°55′26″E / 49.97923°N 7.92396°E / 49.97923; 7.92396
LocationRüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse
CountryGermany
DenominationCatholic
Websiteheilig-kreuz-rheingau.de/kirchorte/orte/ruedesheim/
History
Statuschurch
DedicationJames, son of Zebedee
Consecratedc. 1400
Eventsrestoration 1984/85
Architecture
Heritage designationlisted
Demolished25 November 1944
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Limburg
ParishHeilig Kreuz Geisenheim

St. Jakobus is a Catholic church and a former parish in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. It dates back to the 10th century, was expanded around 1400, and again in 1913/14. The church was severely damaged by bombing in World War II, and rebuilt from 1947 to 1956. It is a listed historic monument and serves also as a concert venue.