Lazaristenkirche, Graz, Gothic Revival parish church in Lend, Graz, Austria
The Lazaristenkirche is a single-nave brick church built in the Historicist style between 1856 and 1858 to plans by Friedrich von Schmidt, executed by master builder Karl Aichinger. Its entrance portal is adorned with sandstone reliefs of the Annunciation and the Coronation of Mary. The pulpit roof carries statues by Jakob Gschiel of Saint Joseph, the teaching Christ and the Immaculate Conception.
Friedrich von Schmidt, architect of Vienna's City Hall, built this church between 1856 and 1858 for the Lazarist Order near Graz railway station. The structure emerged during a period of church renewal across Austria in the 1800s.
The high altar displays figures of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Mary Magdalene, reflecting the spiritual focus of the Lazarist community. The pulpit, adorned with statues of Saint Joseph and Christ, shapes the liturgical space and draws attention during services.
The church is open for regular services and sits in an accessible location near Graz railway station and the Lend district. Adjacent facilities operated by Caritas include a learning cafe and Marienstüberl, a community meal service providing food to those in need.
The pipework casing of the organ built by Matthäus Mauracher in the 1860s survives on the rear gallery, but the instrument is no longer played. Since 2007 a digital Viscount organ has taken over the church's organ role.
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