Pisweg - St. Lambert

St. Lambert, parish church of the village of Pisweg, today a part of Gurk, was mentioned the first time in 1164.

The round Karner (ossuary), next to the church, is dated to the 13th century. Now used as a war memorial, it is known for the frescoes under the dome.

Here is a segment of the frescoe, painted around 1280, following the style of the frescoes in Gurk.

The keystone has the "Agnus Dei". There are Adam and Eve in paradise just before they accept the apple. Below the Magi, arriving in Bethlehem.

The Magi are often connected to pilgrimage. The Magi were the heroes of the medieval pilgrims. Pisweg may have been the last halt for many on the way to Saint Hemma´s tomb in Gurk, only about 5kms away. Time for the last rosary...