The church is renovating the 160-year-old pulpit

Viljandi Pauluse Church to Renovate 1866 Altar Pedestal in 2026

Viljandi, Estonia – The Pauluse church in Viljandi will undertake a renovation project in 2026 to restore its 160-year-old altar pedestal, a key feature of the church since its consecration in 1866. The project, spearheaded by the church’s teaching pastor, Marek Roots, aims to preserve a significant piece of the church’s history. The pedestal, a central element of the church’s altar area, was constructed during the building’s initial consecration.

While the identity of the craftsman responsible for the original work in 1866 remains unknown, ongoing investigations are exploring the details of the period’s construction. Roots noted that the current renovation will involve a thorough examination of the pedestal’s interior. Initial observations have identified the presence of merigrass, a plant historically used for furniture upholstery and still employed today.

“As we’ve been able to observe, the interior contains merigrass, a material commonly used for furniture polsterduse in that era and still utilized presently,” Roots explained. The project is expected to enhance the preservation of this historic artifact within the church. The renovation is scheduled to begin in the coming year, marking a significant step in safeguarding the church’s legacy.

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