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St. Helena

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St. Helena

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Location: Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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December 4, 2020

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The Catholic parish church of St. Helena at Fromundstraße 2 in Giesing was built according to plans by Hansjakob Lill (who was also responsible for various other sacred buildings in the post-war era), consecrated in 1964 and elevated to a parish church in 1966. The floor plan of the church is cruciform, with the altar at its center. The eye-catching and in my eyes beautiful tower stands separately.

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Herr K.

October 3, 2025

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The church is dedicated to St. Helen. St. Helen, whose name means "the shining one," is known as the mother of Constantine the Great. In fact, Flavia Julia Helena Augusta, …

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October 21, 2025

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The cruciform building, designed by architect Hansjakob Lill, was consecrated on October 11, 1964. It is the architect's last church. In reference to the patronage of the mother parish of Holy Cross, the name was chosen after Saint Helena, who, according to tradition, found the true cross of Christ in Jerusalem. Helena is also credited with finding and carrying the relics of the Three Wise Men.

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