Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Catholic church in Brno-Žabovřesky, Czech Republic.
The Church of Our Lady Help of Christians stands on Foerstrova Street 2 in Brno-Žabovřesky, a Salesian church built in 1994–1995 to Josef Opatřil's design. Its plan takes the form of a circular segment, and a Salesian oratory for children and young people adjoins it.
Construction began in 1994 and the church was consecrated on 27 May 1995 by Brno bishop Vojtěch Cikrle. The architect Josef Opatřil won the 1992 competition for the project documentation. In 2015 the parish marked 20 years since consecration and 200 years since the birth of the founder of the Salesians.
The church is served by the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Catholic congregation dedicated to educating young people through the preventive system of their founder, Don Bosco. A Salesian oratory next to the church gives children and young people a place to spend their free time.
The church is located in an accessible area and welcomes visitors during service times and for personal prayer. Check ahead for specific hours, especially if you plan to attend special events or ceremonies.
In 2015, for the church's 20th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of Don Bosco's birth, tower lighting was installed. Its colour follows the liturgical year, so over twelve months the tower shows every liturgical colour in turn.
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