Germany

St. Anthony Catholic Church, Munster, Germany

Dominikus Böhm (1880–1955), the renowned German architect, designed this church following its reconstruction. The original neo-Baroque structure was destroyed during bombing in World War II, and the new building was completed in 1951.

The church tower is constructed of brick with four distinct layers of openings. The interior showcases modernist liturgical design with several innovative elements: a circular baptismal font positioned at the entrance, aligned with the altar; a horseshoe-shaped sanctuary with arched walls and windows; a raised, free-standing altar positioned to allow the priest to face the congregation during Mass; arched stained glass windows in framed casings; an ambo located near the congregation; and notably absent altar rails between the sanctuary and worshipping area.

This design reflects post-World War II Catholic liturgical reform, emphasizing closer connection between priest and congregation while maintaining the sacred character of the worship space.