Church of St. Ruprecht

The Church of St. Ruprecht is Vienna's oldest church, from which the basic elements are still in good condition. It's situated at the Ruprechtsplatz in the first district and is consecrated to St. Rupert, who is also the patron of Salzburg and respectively the diocesan and patron saint of salt shippers and merchants. The first reference in a document goes back to the year 1200 and it signifies as the formation of Salzburg.

Situated on the area of the former Vindobona Camp, it was the first Parish Church of Vienna, before this function passed over 1147 to St. Stephan. Today it's the rectorate church.

The current church has been reconstructed several times. The oldest parts originate from the 12^th century. Several major reconstructions and supplement renovations are recorded from the 14^th to 19^th centuries.

In the inside of the church, contained in the apse's central window, are the two oldest pane-glass windows in Vienna dating circa 1300 are beside some remarkable figures as well as the contemporary stain-glass windows from Lydia Roppolt to be mentioned especially.

Amidst the hurly-burly in the city, St. Ruprecht provides its visitors not only with an astonishing experience, but also a place of calm retreat. The church is specially open to visitors on Friday evenings for a "night church" vigil.

Congregational worship will be celebrated each Saturday at 5 p.m. (in July and August at 6 p.m.). Concelebrating guests are welcome.

About the current opening times (differs saisonally) and the services,

the showcase beside the church entry is informing as well as the church's internet site: https://www.ruprechtskirche.at/.

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