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Protestant church ran out of money and needed to finance construction through donations. Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery was finally inaugurated by the leaders of two Protestant denominations on May
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forces. Today, it has been largely restored but still suffers from competition of the more popular
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style with a large dome and crowned corner pillars. The entrance has a golden mosaic that shows
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