Church of the Deaconess Institute

The Church of the Deaconess Institute is a Gothic Revival structure located on Alppikatu featuring characteristic pointed arches and ribbed vaulting throughout its interior. The building was designed as part of a larger complex serving educational and social purposes for the community.

Architect Karl August Wrede designed the building which opened in 1897 as a place for worship and community service. The following year marked the first ordination ceremony for deaconesses, establishing its importance to the institution.

The church was built as the spiritual center of a diaconal community dedicated to social care work. Visitors can see how its design serves both worship and the practical mission of the institution.

The building welcomes visitors and includes a quiet room for prayer and reflection in a respectful setting. You can examine the architectural features of the Gothic Revival style up close while inside.

The church stands within a protected historic area that includes villas and public institutions, marking its importance to urban preservation. This broader setting reveals how early twentieth-century institutions for education and social care were integrated into residential neighborhoods.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1897

Architects: Karl August Wrede

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Eläintarhan huvilat ja yleishyödylliset laitokset, Helsinki Deaconess Institute

Address: Alppikatu 2

Website: https://hdl.fi/fi/toiminta/kirkko

GPS coordinates: 60.18450,24.93894

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45