Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
| LOCATION |
| Map |
Show Map
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| Address |
Agnes Street OTTOWAY |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Development Plan |
Port Adelaide Enfield Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church |
| Registered Name |
St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church |
| Significance |
The 1985 St Maximilian Kolbe Polish Catholic Church is a cultural hub where commemorative events are held, people meet, artworks and relics are housed and people can share their common experiences from their home-land. The church celebrates the Catholic faith, and Polish customs, traditions and spiritual reconciliation. As such the church has strong spiritual associations for the South Australian Polish community and also the Catholic Church.
Named after Auschwitz martyr St Maximilian Kolbe, the design and fabric of the building strongly references the life and sufferings of the saint as well as its importance to the Polish Catholic Community. Of particular significance is the architectural form of the building, the design of which is modelled on a polish mountain hut and symbolises the safety and shelter offered within its walls. The church features prominent stained-glass windows, a notable mosaic behind the altar and several significant relics associated with St Maximilian Kolbe and Auschwitz. The main stained-glass window above the front entrance directly references Auschwitz, and the mosaic behind the altar depicts the burdens carried by humanity and references both tragedy and hope. Overall, the church stands as a symbol of the cultural and spiritual beliefs of its congregation, many of whom experienced the horror of Auchwitz where more than a million people lost their life.
The church also has significant associations with prominent South Australian artist Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski. Ostoja-Kotkowski designed the altar mosaic which is an integral part of the design and message of the building. The mosaic reflects his own personal war-time experiences in Germany and demonstrates his close connection with the Polish community, and as such, has significant associations with his life, work and beliefs. |
| Subject Index |
Religion - Church (Christian) |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
11-APR-2019 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Port Adelaide Enfield |
| State Heritage ID |
26473 |
| Heritage Number |
27753 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
f - it has strong cultural or spiritual associations for the community or a group within it
g - it has a special association with the life or work of a person or organisation or an event of historical importance
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 6093/410 D2074 A1,2 |
Disclaimer
While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.
In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.
GIS files
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