Kurze Geschichte und Beschreibung der k.k. Pfarrkirche zum heiligen Carl Borromäus in Wien in der Vorstadt Wieden, nebst einigen Zügen aus dem Leben des heiligen Carl Borromäus

Set against the aftermath of the 1683 siege and a devastating plague in 1713, this work tells how Emperor Charles VI pledged to build a sanctuary to Saint Carl Borromeo as a plea for divine protection. The narrative follows the royal promise made in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the swift gathering of architects, and the laying of the cornerstone in 1716, painting a vivid picture of Vienna’s determination to turn tragedy into lasting beauty. Readers also learn about the costly and elaborate construction overseen by the famed Johann Fischer von Erlach and his team, leading to a soaring Baroque edifice completed in 1737.

On 28 October 1737 the newly finished church was consecrated by Cardinal Sigmund von Kollonitsch, marking the fulfillment of the emperor’s vow and the town’s gratitude for the plague’s end. Interwoven with the architectural account are concise passages about the life of Saint Carl Borromeo, highlighting his pastoral zeal and reformist spirit that inspired the parish’s patronage. The volume offers a concise yet richly detailed glimpse into early‑18th‑century Viennese faith, politics, and art, ideal for listeners interested in religious history and Baroque architecture.