Hasenleiten Parish Church, church building in Vienna, Austria
Hasenleiten Parish Church is a church building in Vienna's Simmering district, completed in 1959 based on architect Ladislaus Hruska's design. The structure features simple, straightforward architecture with stone walls and a modest steeple, blending quietly into the surrounding residential neighborhood.
The site was originally part of a military hospital during World War I, with a small wooden chapel built there in 1915. After difficult postwar years, Jesuits restored and revived the place in 1926, and by 1944 Hasenleiten became an independent parish with its own dedicated church building.
The church is dedicated to Saint John Maria Vianney, the patron saint of priests, reflecting its spiritual role in the community. It serves as a gathering place where neighbors come together for worship, celebrations, and local events that mark the rhythm of life in the district.
The church sits in a quiet residential area and is easily reached on foot, with bus stops nearby for public transport connections. Visitors can attend public services during daytime hours and on Sundays, and the simple design creates a calm space for prayer and reflection.
The church was built on the grounds of a former military hospital, whose original wooden chapel dated to 1915 and used materials from a Polish company. This connection to wartime history and international cooperation makes the site a quiet witness to local resilience and recovery.
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