The Mikael Agricola Church is a Lutheran church in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, named after Bishop Mikael Agricola. Lars Sonck designed it, and he also designed Kallio Church in Helsinki. It was built between 1933 and 1935 and inaugurated on April 14, 1935.
The church is built of red brick. Its tower is 97 meters tall, and the top reaches 103 meters above sea level. The tower carries a spike 30 meters long that can be retracted into the structure. The spike was retracted during the Winter War and the Continuation War so that the tower would not guide enemy bombers.
The church hall seats 850 people. The crypt can hold up to 200 people and is used for events. The church belongs to the Helsinki Diocese and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish.
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