Pfarrkirche Krim, Catholic church in Döbling, Vienna, Austria
Pfarrkirche Krim is a Roman Catholic church at Pater-Zeininger-Platz 1 in Vienna's 19th district, Döbling. Clemens Holzmeister designed the original building, erected in 1931–1932; Anton Steflicek's 1955–1957 extension added the present main nave and choir, with glass windows by Franz Erntl. The former church with its tower now serves as a transept with a side altar.
The building was constructed in 1932 but suffered severe bomb damage in September 1944 and required substantial reconstruction afterward. The subsequent expansion between 1955 and 1957 responded to the area's population growth and need for additional space.
The side chapel holds a 1932 statue of Saint Jude Thaddeus by sculptor Hans Andre. Votive plaques cover almost every patch of the chapel's bare wall, left by people who came to the church dedicated to this saint. The parish belongs to the Franz von Sales parish, formed in 2016 from the Krim, Glanzing and Kaasgraben parishes.
The building is accessible by public transportation, and visitors can enter the lower level to access the community center facilities. It is helpful to check opening times beforehand, as these may vary depending on scheduled activities and events.
The three bells, cast by the Pfundner foundry in Vienna's 10th district, were consecrated by Cardinal Franz König on 28 May 1960. They are named after Judas Thaddäus (E), Mary (F sharp) and Franz von Sales (A).
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