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4 . S T . N I K O L A I L E I P Z I G NIKOLAIKIRCHHOF 3 In 2015 , the St . Nikolai Leipzig celebrates its 850th anniversary . Over the centuries , decisive impulses have repeatedly emanated from it : 1539 First official Protestant church service in Leipzig and thus introduction of the Reformation 1723 Appointed Johann Sebastian Bach as Director musices of the city of Leipzig - world premiere of many of his works in the St . Nikolai 1989 Crucial starting point of the Peaceful Revolution , which changed Europe These events have moved people and are lasting witnesses of the faith . In the festive year from St . Nicholas Day , 6 December 2014 , to St . Nicholas Day , 6 December 2015 , we want to look back on 850 years of rich history of faith . Be cordially invited to numerous events in the anniversary year .