"St. Luke's International University (formerly St. Luke's International Hospital) St. Luke's Chapel" was established in 1902 as a chapel of St. Luke's Hospital, founded in 1902 by Toysler, a missionary doctor of the U.S.
The current chapel is a Neo Gothic style built in 1936 after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and a fire two years later. (Decorating is an art deco style)
At that time, you can see the cross on the roof of the hospital from any hospital room, and it is said that it was a mental support for the patient.
Currently, there are two "places of prayer": "Chapel (chapel)" on the 2nd floor of the old building of the hospital and "Toysler Memorial Hall (completed in 1992 <Korea Hall>) on the 2nd floor of the new building.
As a place to find the ability to respond to various problems, including illness, while calming and praying, we continue to play a role as a place for revelation of the mental pillars of medical care and education held at St. Luke International Hospital / International University.
The two "places of prayer" are connected by the corridor.
In the recent redevelopment project for the entire hospital premises (St. Luke Life Science Center Initiative), the central part including the chapel of the old hospital building has been preserved and restored.
("Chapel and attached old ward" is selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Historic buildings)
From the tower of the old building, the melody of the choir flows every day at 8:30, 12:00 and 18:00.
In the evening, the spiral with a cross is lit up in orange, and clearly emerges in the night sky.
"October cherry blossoms" are planted in the courtyard.
It is said to be the subspecies of Kohigan, a hybrid of Edhigan and Mamezakura, and blooms intermittently small double-flowered flowers from October to early spring.
The flower color is white to pale pink, with 3 to 5 flowers blooming sparsely.
There is no gorgeousness, but with the illuminated chapel in the background, it creates a dignified atmosphere unique to this season.
There is a refreshing and harsh air.
