Gressn Kapelle mit Soldatenmahnmal

The chapel was built in 1875, the reason for its construction was as follows: Below the farm stood a pear tree, from which a branch grew over the thatched stable building. One evening during stable work, a strong thunderstorm passed over Eidenberg. The co-owner at the time, Mrs. Kitzmüller, was milking the cows (which had to be done by hand). Suddenly, lightning struck this pear tree, startling the cattle so much that the cow being milked kicked out with both hind legs, causing the farmer and her stool to fall onto the manure path. At that moment, it was thought that the entire house would immediately be engulfed in flames. But a guardian angel protected the farmer and the farm, and nothing worse happened. Out of gratitude, it was decided to build a chapel. The bricklayer Mathias Anzinger (owner of the Au Franzl estate) built the chapel with the then farm owner Leopold Kitzmüller. Hence the initials on the chapel (MA + LK). Originally, the chapel stood on the other side of the path, facing the forest. A chestnut tree was planted on each side. In the summer of 1978, it was decided to renovate the chapel. Its condition was so poor. The trees' roots lifted the entire structure, so a new location was chosen. After consultation with the then forester and priest of Eidenberg, the chapel was rebuilt on abbey land. Next to the Gressn Chapel is the peace memorial in Kühhalt for three child soldiers from Saxony. Next to a black grave plaque is a colorful rainbow. This spans a fault line and connects two different stones. The brightly shining glass of the rainbow in the sun brings color to the sad story.