Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Kokshetau, Catholic church in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan.
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Kokshetau is a church building with neo-Gothic style and modern design elements, standing near Bukpa Hill on Akan-Sery Street. Inside, it houses a pneumatic organ made in Poland with two manuals, a pedal, and 14 registers that provides musical accompaniment for services.
The parish was established on October 6, 1992, after Kazakhstan's independence, marking the return of Catholic worship following decades of Soviet restrictions. The first Mass occurred on December 24, 1995, in the church basement while the main building was completed and officially consecrated in September 1999.
The church serves as a gathering place for German and Polish Catholic communities who come together for services and religious celebrations throughout the year. Visitors can sense the active presence of these groups in their worship and community activities.
The church is located at Akan-Sery Street 7 in Kokshetau and is open on many days for worship services. Visitors should come dressed respectfully and enter quietly, especially if services are in progress.
The first Mass was celebrated on Christmas Day 1995 in the church basement, long before the upper building was completed, showing the determination of the young community to celebrate their faith. This detail makes the early history of the place memorable for those who learn about the community's journey.
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