St. Markus Kirche, Vienna, Modern Orthodox church in Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria
St. Markus Kirche is a modern church building in Donaustadt featuring brick construction and a white-plastered facade. The structure displays a straightforward, functional design language typical of early 20th-century architecture along Wagramerstraße.
The building was constructed in 1917 during World War I by Russian prisoners of war following architect Hans Prutscher's designs. After the war, the original Catholic emergency chapel gradually became home to the Coptic Orthodox community.
The church serves as a central meeting place for Vienna's Coptic Orthodox community. It shapes local spiritual life through regular services and community gatherings in this district.
The church is located near the Vienna International Centre and can be reached at Wagramerstraße 17A. Visitors should plan their visit around regular service times, as the space may be busier during community activities.
A large majolica relief by sculptor A. Fleischmann from 1933 adorns the entrance and commemorates fallen soldiers from World War I. This artistic element connects the building's wartime origins with its later transformation into a community space.
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