Gazing at Saint Finian’s Church, one might wonder about its peculiar angle. It sits at a 30-degree angle to Adelaide Road. This unique positioning places the entrance on the east-west axis. It also mirrors the angle of the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital across the street. This creates an interesting tension between the two buildings. Saint Finian’s Church, built between 1861 and 1863, wasn’t always Lutheran. It was originally designed by architect Enoch Trevor Owen for the Catholic Apostolic Church. This church followed a specific layout. It was divided into three sections: the nave for the congregation, the chancel for priests and deacons, and the sanctuary. The Lutheran Church in Ireland found its home in Saint Finian’s in 1961. This happened after their original church on Poolbeg Street burned down in the 19th century. The church was rededicated, marking a new chapter in its history. Today, Saint Finian’s Church serves various congregations. These include Latvian and Polish Lutheran communities, alongside the primarily German-speaking services. The church’s architecture is a striking blend of granite and polychrome brick. The red and blue-grey bricks create horizontal stripes around the pointed-arch windows. Wider arches frame the entrance and a set of windows. This intricate framing within a compact façade gives Saint Finian’s Church a distinctive character. In 2013, a modern addition enhanced Saint Finian’s Church. A new pastoral building, known as the Lutherhaus, was constructed. This contemporary structure, with its glulam timber frame, sits beside the steep pitch of the church roof, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.
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