Philippuskirche (Saint Philip's Church), Leipzig

Saint Philip's Church (Philippuskirche) in Leipzig, is a striking example of early 20th-century ecclesiastical architecture. Designed by Leipzig architect Alfred Muller and completed in 1910, the church stands at the intersection of Aurelien Street (Aurelienstraße) and Helmholtz Street (Helmholtzstraße) in the Lindenau district. Its 63-meter tower and Art Nouveau embellishments set it apart, alongside a Romanesque organ built by Jehmlich, which remains in its original condition.

Originally an Evangelical Lutheran parish church, Saint Philip's Church has been without a dedicated congregation since 2002 when the merged parish chose the Savior Church (Heilandskirche) in Plagwitz for worship. Despite years of vacancy, the church was extensively restored and repurposed as a venue for music, cultural, religious, and other events. It reopened ceremonially on May 3, 2019, with former bishop Jochen Bohl and about 500 attendees celebrating the occasion.

Adjacent to the church, the former rectory has been fully renovated and transformed into an inclusion hotel, operating since May 2018. This transformation was part of a broader effort led by the BBW-Leipzig Group, which now manages the church complex, making it one of the first church buildings approved for conversion by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony.

Today, the Saint Philip's Church serves as a vibrant cultural hub, hosting concerts across a wide range of genres. Notable performances have included artists such as Tristan Brusch, Christian Steyer, William Basinski, Heino, and Sarah Lesch, reflecting the church's ongoing role in Leipzig's cultural and community life.