Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche, Modern Catholic church in Mainz-Oberstadt, Germany.
The Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche is a modern church building in Mainz-Oberstadt with a circular floor plan and a flat copper dome. The interior is supported by fourteen steel-concrete pillars that create an open and unified space.
The foundation stone was laid on Pentecost Sunday 1953 by Bishop Albert Stohr, followed by consecration less than a year later in April 1954. It was built during a period when Catholic churches in Germany were finding new directions.
The door plates showing twelve angels come from artist Peter Paul Etz and draw from the concept of New Jerusalem. This artistic element brings spiritual depth to the modern church space.
There is a crypt that can be accessed from outside, and regular services take place throughout the year. The interior is easy to navigate due to the open structure, making exploration straightforward.
It was among the first centralized church designs built after the war in Catholic Germany and sparked discussions about modern sacred architecture. This project demonstrated how churches could be contemporary in their approach.
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