Serbisch-orthodoxe Kirche St. Sava, Landstraße, Serbian Orthodox church in Landstraße, Vienna, Austria
Description
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church is a church building located on Veithgasse in Vienna's Landstraße district, combining neoclassical, Byzantine, and Moorish architectural details in its structure. The building includes a school, concert hall, and residential apartments for clergy alongside the main worship space.
History
Construction of the church began in 1890 with financial support from Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I and Serbian King Milan I. The project arose from tensions within the Orthodox community that the emperor resolved by granting the Serbian population their own place of worship.
Culture
The church serves as a focal point where the Serbian Orthodox community gathers for worship and celebration. It remains a place where visitors can observe how religious traditions shape daily communal life in Vienna.
Practical
The building stands on Veithgasse in Vienna's 3rd district and is easily recognizable from the street by its distinctive architectural style. Visitors should know that concerts, school events, and community gatherings regularly take place in the building, which may affect access to different areas.
Did you know?
A dispute over language and religious practices between Serbian and Greek Orthodox communities prompted Emperor Franz Joseph I to grant the Serbs their own church in 1860. This decision transformed the building into a symbol of Serbian religious independence within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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