Modeled after San Vitale in Vienna which in turn was modeled after the Church of Holy Sepucher in Jerusalem. The symbolism attached to the dome represented the heavenly sphere and divinity was appropriate both for the place ...

Entrance into the lobby of this very sleek contemporary building

Wädenswill is obviously an auditory church with an emphasis on preaching. Note the ranges of pews in the balcony which wraps around three sides of the church.

The great tapestry, designed by Einar Forseth, forming the focal point of the conference room, and portrays the resurrected and ascending Christ.

Not only did Calvin here give lectures on all the books of the bible with the exception of Revelation, but he also consolidated the role of the church in its semi-independence from the state.

Theological conflicts of the 17th century continued in the 19th, tearing the church apart.

The classicism continues on the interior.

Dedicated in 548 the mosaic emphasizes Byzantine power with a mosaic on the side wall of the chancel portraying the Emperor Justinian bringing the bread for the Eucharist followed by his Bishop Maximianus.

The nave looking west toward the rear of the church

The decoration of each ceiling segment further illustrate Borromini's mastery of sculpture and light.