Wildkirchli
St. Michael (29 September)
The little church is housed in the rock cave next to the Wildkirchli Cave on the mountain path from Äscher to Ebenalp.
Although the ensemble of the Wildkirchli cave sanctuary is only of modest art-historical value, it impresses with its romantic layout and can be described as one of the best-maintained hermit settlements in Switzerland. The bell in the open tower was cast by Gabriel Felix in Feldkirch in 1697 and has the tone "d". There are about 35 seats in the chapel.
History
In 1621, Father Philippus Tanner of Appenzell went to the Wildkirchli for a cattle blessing. He was so taken with this cave that he wanted to stay there. He asked the authorities to erect an altar, a small turret and a cross for him. In the same year, with great participation of the Appenzell people, church services could be held in the cave, which was consecrated as a chapel. In 1649, the approbation was renewed. In the course of the many years, however, the image of the Wildkirchli has changed somewhat, especially the altar cave. In 1860, the chapel-like sacristy was demolished and replaced by today's wooden bell tower. In 1896, the bright marble altar was erected. The altar, created in 1770 by Franz Magnus Sutter, was restored in 1935 and restored by the painter Joh. Hugentobler with a blue canopy. In 1958, the wooden canopy had to be almost completely replaced. In 1986, August lnauen redesigned the place of worship.
| open | The chapel is accessible during hiking time |
| District | Schwende–Rüte |
| Owner | Canton of Appenzell I.Rh. |
| Special features | According to the foundation letter, the Wildkirchli is placed under the protection and umbrella of the state government for all time. On the Guardian Angel and St. Michael's Feasts, a Holy Mass takes place. |
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