Catholic Church Graz-Salvator

The Salvatorkirche, also known as Pfarrkirche Graz-Christ der Salvator, is a Roman Catholic church located in the Geidorf district of Graz, specifically in the third district.The church was originally a part of the Graben parish and became an independent parish in 1981. It now serves as the main church for the Graz-Christus der Salvator parish in the Graz-East deanery of the Graz city church.The Salvatorkolleg Graz is also situated in Graz, serving as the branch of the Salvatorians SDS.

The Salvator Church is a place of worship dedicated to Christ the Savior.The construction of the parish center took place in two phases. In response to the population growth in the 1960s, a church room was constructed, along with an adjacent rectory.Karl Raimund Lorenz was the architect of this building complex, which opened in 1969.The pastoral care was assumed by the religious community of the Salvatorians.Construction of the Pastoral Care Center Graz-Nord commenced following the acquisition of the adjacent property. This center will serve as a hub for pastoral care and meetings.

The room in the church has a floor plan that is square in shape.The pews are arranged in a concentric manner around the semicircular sanctuary, which features a beautiful round rose window.Inside, there are twelve columns that symbolize the apostles.There are 14 supports that carry the Stations of the Cross.The tabernacle, which is shaped like an ear of corn, is constructed from brass.The organ is located beside the altar, with a natural stone jutting into the room on the eastern side.