St. Raphael, Catholic church in Moosach district, Munich, Germany
St. Raphael is a Catholic church in the Moosach district of Munich with characteristic architecture from the early 20th century. The stone building features a tall bell tower added in the late 1950s and a simple modern form typical of the postwar period.
The congregation began in 1926 with a temporary wooden church before the stone building was constructed in 1932 following architect Hans Döllgast's winning design. The bell tower followed decades later in the late 1950s, completing the church's present form.
The church displays a winged altarpiece depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ through the Resurrection, reflecting German religious artistic traditions. This artistic design shapes the interior space and conveys a sense of faith and craftsmanship to visitors.
The church sits at Lechelstraße 54 near Waldhornstraße and Hartmannshofer Park, making it easy to reach by public transport. Visitors should note that the building has been linked with Maria Trost parish since 2005 and may not always be open for visits.
The bell tower holds five bells cast at a foundry in Erding, each with different sizes and tones that work together to mark the rhythm of worship and community life. These handcrafted bells form a complete system that has defined the parish's sound for generations.
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