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St. Suitbert

Essen's Modern Church Now a Protected Monument

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Located in Essen-Überruhr-Holthausen, St. Suitbert is a Roman Catholic church built between 1963 and 1966, representing Essen's most modern church architecture. Designed by architect Ernst Burghartz, it has been a protected monument since November 21, 2019. Part of the St. Josef parish, it is surrounded by a parish house, community center, and kindergarten.

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Saint Suitbert was an Anglo-Saxon missionary in the 7th and 8th centuries.

Quick Facts

Architect: Ernst Burghartz
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: kirche-vor-ort.de/1879.html

Guided Story

You're standing in front of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Suitbert, built between 1963 and 1966. Take a look at the modern lines and clear architecture designed by Ernst Burghartz. This church is considered the most modern church building in Essen and has been a protected monument since November 21, 2019. It is part of the St. Josef parish and is surrounded by a parish house, community center, and kindergarten. The church is dedicated to St. Suitbert, an Anglo-Saxon missionary from the 7th and 8th centuries.