Zweinitz - St. Ägidius

The church, dedicated to St. Ägidius (= "Saint Gilles") was mentioned the first time in 1169, though a legend tells, that it was founded by Saint Hemma of Gurk.

Rebuilt after a fire in 1354 it has been dependent from the Canons of Gurk upto 1781. It is located in the center of the village´s graveyard.

The interior walls got decorated with frescoes within the 14th century by different masters. Seen here is the choir. Christ in a mandorla, surrounded by angels. Below are the 12 disciples.

This fresco is signed, it was created in 1390 by Master "Hainricus".