Christ Church, Vienna

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The Anglican church of Christ Church, Vienna is in central Vienna. Services are held in English. There have been 16 chaplains including William Hechler.

LocationVienna
CountryAustria
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.ccv-site.org/web/
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Christ Church, Vienna
Christ Church, Vienna
48.197271°N 16.381988°E / 48.197271; 16.381988
LocationVienna
CountryAustria
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.ccv-site.org/web/
History
Consecrated11 June 1887
Architecture
Functional status
Active
ArchitectViktor Rumpelmayer
Architectural type
Church
StyleGothic Revival
Specifications
Length18 m (59 ft)
Height15 m (49 ft)
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Gibraltar in Europe
ArchdeaconryEastern Archdeaconry
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Interior

The marble relief of Queen Victoria

A marble relief by the sculptor Anton Hanak in the centre of the south wall commemorates Queen Victoria.[citation needed]

The original organ of 1897 was replaced in 1987.[citation needed]

Gallery

The church's interior
The east window above the altar
Christ Church The Anglican Church in Vienna
Memorial
Christ Church Shield

References

  • Brash, Barbara (1978). By His Grace: The History and Life of Christ Church Vienna 1887-1977. Vienna.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Pileggi, David (8 November 1988). Hechler: Vicarious Zionist. The Jerusalem Post.
  • Grimes, Giles MacDonogh (Summer 2004). A Most Unfortunate Case. Jewish Quarterly, Number 194.
  • Meysels, Lucian O. (June–July 2007). Die Christ Church Connection. Illustrierte Neue Welt, Number 6/8.

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