Heilige Familie, Modern church in Stockum, Düsseldorf, Germany
Heilige Familie is a modern church in Stockum built with a concrete structure, red brick facades, and glass blocks arranged in exposed concrete compartments. The building features a column-free interior that uses large windows to flood the space with natural light.
The building was constructed between 1960 and 1962 following plans by local architect Hans Schwippert, replacing an earlier structure from 1934. It underwent major renovations from 2002 to 2003 when a floating tabernacle was added.
The interior contains artwork including an altar cross by Kurt Schwippert, stations of the cross by Fritz Peretti, and colored church windows by Hubert Spierling. These pieces shape how the space feels and show the artistic approach of the postwar period.
The building is easily accessible and its open structure makes it simple to navigate as a visitor. The parish uses the space for various religious gatherings and events, so it is helpful to check when access is available beforehand.
The congregation sits arranged in a semicircle around the altar, creating a sense of closeness between worshippers and the liturgical elements. This seating arrangement was unusual for the time and shows the innovative thinking of postwar architecture.
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