Lukaskirche, church
Lukaskirche is a church building constructed in the early 1960s using modern architectural design in Münster. The structure is made of red brick with a wide, almost square hall and flat roof, while a rounded apse anchors one end and a low tower with a pointed roof tops the composition.
The building was completed in 1961 to serve growing communities in western Münster following World War II. Architect Heinrich Otto Vogel designed it also as a place for patients and staff of nearby hospitals.
The church takes its name from the Evangelist Luke, traditionally believed to be a physician, reflecting its purpose to serve both the healthy and the sick in the community. Inside, a mural depicts scenes from Luke's Gospel emphasizing compassion and care, underscoring the building's role in local spiritual life.
The church is located near Coesfelder Kreuz and easily accessible from the university hospital, with good visibility from the street. The building is protected as a cultural monument and remains active for services and community gatherings.
The building houses a pipe organ installed in 1963 with 21 registers and two manuals, carefully restored in 2006. The interior displays a rare artistic work depicting Christ in glory surrounded by angels and the twenty-four elders, floating above the altar.
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