Filialkirche hl. Josef der Arbeiter, Langenzersdorf, Catholic church in Dirnelwiese, Langenzersdorf, Austria
The Filialkirche hl. Josef der Arbeiter at Krottendorferstraße 48 in Langenzersdorf is an octagonal central-plan building in brick, designed by Roland Rainer and built in 1982–83. Its freestanding bell tower is also of brick; the altar and ambo are brick structures, and a crucifix hangs on the choir wall.
A chapel wagon from the Archdiocese of Vienna served Dirnelwiese in summer 1956. In 1957 a former military barracks was bought and converted into a prayer room, consecrated on 22 December 1957. The growing congregation made an enlargement necessary in 1968. Because the barracks had become dilapidated, Roland Rainer designed a new church, built from 20 August 1982 and consecrated on 19 March 1983; the free-standing bell tower followed in early 1983.
The church is dedicated to Saint Joseph the Worker; the first church on the site, a converted military barracks, was consecrated under this name on 22 December 1957 by Archbishop Franz Jachym. Inside, two statues stand on consoles: Mary with the Child and Saint Joseph. The altar and ambo are built in brickwork, matching the brick of the walls.
The church is located in Langenzersdorf in Korneuburg District and can be reached by public pathways. Visitors should check opening times in advance, as worship services and prayer times may affect access.
The octagonal brick church replaced a converted military barracks that had served as a chapel since 1957. Architect Roland Rainer's new building was begun on 20 August 1982 and consecrated on 19 March 1983; the free-standing brick bell tower followed in early 1983, and a second bell was added in 1986.
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