These illuminating images show the crumbling remains of some of the worlds places of worship. The shots include golden chapels, overgrown synagogues and eerily silent rooms that were once used for prayer. They were visited by Matthias Haker, a 31-year-old photographer from Potsdam, Germany. Adding to the general intrigue of his images, Matthias never discloses the location of a shot – not even the town, country or continent. Here: The Old Synagogue. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Private Chapel. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Lost Faith. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Golden Chapel. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Forgotten by the Clergy. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Church of All Saints. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Remember The Past. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Golden. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Overgrown. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Chapel of the Swallows. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Little Chapel. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Gods Forgotten Palace. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Colours Remain. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Organ. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Left To Crumble. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Silent Prayers. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





The Last Prayer. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





Church of the Ghosts. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)





No More Preaching, No More Prayers. (Photo by Matthias Haker/Caters News)