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In the 13th century a fortress was built in this location by the Livonian order, who controlled the eastern part of Saaremaa. The fortress was destroyed during the St. George's Night uprisings in 1343 and the current church was built on the remains of the chapel.
St. Mary's church in Pöide was burnt during the second world war and also struck by lightning, which caused the crack in the facade of the tower. The metal cross seen on the tower is symbolized on the flag of Pöide municipality.
Copyright Otto de Voogd 2006
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