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St. Franziskus

A contemporary church in the heart of Mainz-Lerchenberg

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St. Franziskus Church in Mainz-Lerchenberg was constructed between 1982 and 1984, designed by architects Hans Schilling and Peter Kulka. It belongs to the Greater Parish of St. Clara Mainz and was consecrated by Bishop Karl Lehmann in October 1984. This church marks the last new church construction in the Mainz city deaneries.

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The church was consecrated 17 years after the district's founding.

Quick Facts

Founded: October 1984
Architect: Hans Schilling

Guided Story

You're standing before St. Franziskus Church, consecrated in October 1984 by Bishop Karl Lehmann. It's the last new church built in the Mainz city deaneries, designed by the architects Hans Schilling and Peter Kulka. The church is part of the Greater Parish of St. Clara Mainz, within the Rheinhessen region. Take a moment to appreciate the clean lines and modern design typical of the early 1980s. The church offers a peaceful space for reflection and community in the Mainz-Lerchenberg district.