Mater Ecclesiae Church in Zabrze-Helenka, Parish church in Zabrze-Helenka, Poland.

Mater Ecclesiae Church is a parish building in Zabrze featuring an ark-shaped design that stands out from typical church structures. Inside, you will find four bells cast by the Felczyński foundry and a thirty-voice organ used during services.

The building permit was obtained in 1978, and Bishop Antoni Adamiuk consecrated the site. Construction ran from 1980 to 1988 under Father Herman Piechota, with the first Mass on 22 November 1982, when Bishop Alfons Nossol laid the foundation stone. Nossol consecrated the church on 9 October 1988.

The parish takes its name from the title Mary Mother of the Church, used since the Second Vatican Council. The church is also called the ark of Helenka, and its consecration on 9 October 1988 was marked with a 25th anniversary in 2013. Four bells cast by the Felczyński foundry of Taciszów were blessed on 4 December 1987.

The building is located at 84 Jordana Street and is easy to find once you know the street address. If you need information or have questions about the parish, the office operates on select days throughout the week.

Architect Stanisław Sepioł designed the building with features reminiscent of the Ronchamp chapel, giving it an unusual modern character. This design choice makes it an interesting example of contemporary religious architecture in the area.