Herz-Jesu-Sühnekirche, Romanesque Revival parish church in Hernals district, Vienna, Austria.
Herz-Jesu-Sühnekirche is a three-aisled parish church in Romanesque Revival style with a large rose window as its focal point and two side chapels within the entrance area. An organ with French specifications supports liturgical and musical services.
The church was built in the late 1800s in the Hernals district as a new parish building. Its construction marked an important moment in the spiritual and architectural development of this Vienna neighborhood.
The church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and carries spiritual meaning tied to atonement and redemption in Catholic tradition. Visitors can see this commitment reflected in the two side chapels and the symbolic artworks throughout the interior.
The church is accessible from the main entrance and welcomes visitors during service times and quiet hours. Check local information beforehand to understand when the building is open to the public for visits.
A mosaic by artist Ernst Bauernfeind added to the apse in 1991 brought contemporary artistic expression into the historic interior. This addition demonstrates how the church balanced preservation of its traditional character with newer artistic contributions.
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