St. Olaf's Church, Jyväskylä, Catholic church in Harju district, Jyväskylä, Finland.
The church features an austere concrete design with a covered facade, representing modern architectural principles in religious construction.
Following World War II, Catholic parishes from Karelia and Vyborg Terijoki merged, leading to the construction of this church in 1962.
The church functions as the central Catholic institution for central and eastern Finland, providing religious services and educational programs.
Located at Yrjönkatu 36, the church includes additional facilities such as a parish center, Catholic school, student residence, and rectory.
The building stands at an elevation of 95 meters, with architect Olavi Kivimaa incorporating minimalist concrete elements in its design.
Location: Jyväskylä
Inception: 1962
Elevation above the sea: 95 m
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/pyhaenolavinseurakunta
GPS coordinates: 62.24795,25.74835
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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