St.-Benedikt-Kirche, parish church
St. Benedikt Church is a concrete parish church in Steglitz-Zehlendorf with a simple box-like shape and flat roof. Its exterior walls are unplastered white, windows are small and minimal, and a slender tower made of white concrete rings stands beside the main building.
The church was built from 1967 to 1968 following designs by architect Paul Johannbroer from Wiesbaden and was a response to population growth in Lankwitz after World War II. It replaced several temporary worship locations that had been used since 1946.
St. Benedikt Church is named after Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order focused on simplicity and prayer. The plain construction and bare walls reflect these values, creating a space that encourages visitors to focus on reflection and spirituality.
The church is conveniently located near Berlin-Lankwitz S-Bahn station and several bus stops, making it easy to reach by public transport. The building is part of a larger complex with a community center that offers various rooms for congregational use.
Inside the church are stones from various Benedictine monasteries set into the floor and placed under simple apostle lamps, symbolizing a connection to the long history of the Benedictine order. These stones give the otherwise austere interior a spiritual layer of meaning.
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