Schutzengelkirche, Modern parish church in Graz, Austria

The Schutzengelkirche in Graz-Eggenberg consists of two churches facing each other across a Platz der Begegnung: the older emergency church, a west-portal building with a polygonal roof turret built in 1931 to plans by Hans Pelzl, and the modern parish church consecrated in 1996, designed by Werner Hollomey. The newer building has a glazed foyer, a massive tower with curved segments above the weekday chapel, and a round roof of light metal grids resting on four gilded supports. A band of windows encircles the bright interior above a windowless lower storey.

A first church hall was built in 1931 to plans by Hans Pelzl and consecrated in 1932 as an emergency church, after plans for a Kaiser-Franz-Joseph jubilee church in 1903 and wartime ambitions had failed. A modern church by Werner Hollomey was built opposite and consecrated by Bishop Johann Weber in 1996; it remains the last new Catholic church in Styria.

The old emergency church now serves as the "Schutzengelsaal" hall, while the Schutzengel kindergarten occupies its lower floor. The square between the two churches holds a baroque niche shrine, restored in 2013 and given new paintings by Carinthian artist Ernst Gradischnig. The Stations of the Cross in the new church were made by 14-year-old pupils from Eggenberg under Manfred Gollowitsch.

The church is easily accessible and provides weekly services along with a parish office for pastoral support. Visitors should check opening hours to ensure they arrive at appropriate times.

The building holds protected monument status while incorporating contemporary architectural elements throughout its design. This combination demonstrates how modern designs can emerge within Austrian heritage protection guidelines.