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Edith-Stein-Kirche

Contemporary design in Neuallermöhe's core

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The Edith Stein Church is a modern Roman Catholic building designed by the Hamburg-based Planen & Bauen architects, consecrated in 1993. It is dedicated to Saint Edith Stein, a Jewish-born Carmelite nun who was murdered in Auschwitz in 1942.

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The church was consecrated on January 31, 1993.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1992
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: katholische-kirchen-bergedorf.de

Guided Story

You're standing in front of the Edith Stein Church, a striking example of modern architecture from the early 1990s. The clean lines and simple design reflect the style of the Hamburg-based architects Planen & Bauen. This church is dedicated to Saint Edith Stein, whose life story is both inspiring and tragic; she was a Jewish-born Carmelite nun murdered in Auschwitz in 1942. The church was consecrated on January 31, 1993, by Auxiliary Bishop Hans-Jochen Jaschke. As you stand here, you can feel the tranquility of this place, which, despite its modern design, radiates a profound spirituality.