St. Christophorus, Catholic church in Neukölln, Germany.
St.-Christophorus-Kirche is a basilica-style church in Neukölln featuring a 35-meter-high tower with geometric forms defining its exterior. Side arcades run through the structure, providing space for processions and various uses.
Construction of the church began in 1929 and was completed in 1932, with architect Carl Kühn guiding the project through economic difficulties. It emerged during a period of transformation in Berlin's religious architecture and communities.
The church is named after Saint Christopher, whose statue from a Gröden sculpture workshop stands in the tower hall, which serves as a weekday church. The neo-baroque pews came from St. Hedwig's Cathedral, and Reinhard Hofbauer designed the baptismal font and the monstrance. After the 1974 redesign following the Second Vatican Council, a large baroque crucifix and a gilded tabernacle were placed in the raised choir.
The church is accessible at Nansenstrasse 4 and welcomes visitors during regular times. Check the visiting times in advance, as hours may vary depending on religious services and events.
The four bronze bells hanging today were cast by Rudolf Perner in 1957, replacing the 1931 Gebrüder Ulrich bells; all but one were removed in 1942 for armament use. The new bells are tuned to match the lost set, which had harmonised with the neighbouring Nikodemuskirche.
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