Konzilsgedächtniskirche Lainz Speising, Modern parish church in Lainz, Austria.
Konzilsgedächtniskirche is a modern parish church in Vienna's 13th district with a cubic footprint and four entrances positioned at each corner. The structure features a straightforward geometric design without ornamental decoration.
The building was constructed between 1967 and 1968 based on designs by architect Josef Lackner and replaced a Neo-Romanesque predecessor from 1885. This new church embodied the modern spirit of the postwar era and church reforms.
The church was built as a memorial to the Second Vatican Council and reflects the reformed direction of this church assembly. Its name reminds visitors daily of this historical turning point in the Catholic Church.
The church is located at Kardinal-König-Platz 1 in Vienna's 13th district and is easily accessible by public transport. Regular services are held at set times, and visitors should check ahead if a Mass is in progress.
The exterior is clad with five rows of Leca concrete blocks, giving the building a factory-like appearance. This unusual look makes the church a notable example of functional industrial aesthetics applied to a sacred structure.
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