The majestic tower of Most Holy Redeemer Church, once dubbed the “German Cathedral” of the Lower East Side when the area surrounding it was known as Little Germany. The 174-year-old church was slated to hold its final Mass on Sept. 1 and its fate is uncertain. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Bid to Save 174-year-old East Village Catholic Church At one time, Most Holy Redeemer was a thriving East Village parish, built by German immigrants in the mid-19th century, and... News 02 Sep 2025 | 02:54