Christkönig-Kirche, Catholic parish church in Weßling, Germany
The Christkönig-Kirche is a Roman Catholic parish church in Weßling, built in 1937–1939 to a design by Thomas Wechs in a barn-like style known as Scheunenarchitektur. It is a hall church whose tower carries an elongated onion dome 18 metres high, originally planned at only 5 metres. A wing with the rectory adjoins to the south, and a cemetery from the same period lies to the north.
The building was officially recognized as an architectural heritage monument by Bavarian authorities and carries the registration number D-1-88-144-17. This designation acknowledges the church's historical and structural importance to the region.
The church serves as a central place for the local Catholic community where worshippers gather for regular services and religious observances. The adjacent cemetery functions as a meaningful space where families remember and honor their deceased relatives.
The church is located at Bischof-Josef-Weg 5-7 and is easily accessible by the main road network in Weßling. Visitors should be aware that the grounds include cemetery areas and require respectful, quiet behavior.
The organ, built in 1917 by H. Koulen & Sohn, originally stood in the Augsburg Synagogue. After the Reichspogromnacht it was sold to Weßling at a low price; whether damage or the Jewish community's need caused this is unclear, and returning it has been discussed repeatedly.
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