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Molukse Kerk Beth-el

Godefridus van Heerstraat 5, 6227 RH Maastricht, Netherlands

The Molukse Kerk Beth-el

The Molukse Kerk Beth-el is located at Godefridus van Heerstraat 5, 6227 RH Maastricht, Netherlands. This church was built in 1929 specifically for the Moluccan community that lived and worked in the Netherlands. The name of the church, "Molukse Kerk Beth-el", is derived from the language spoken by the people of the Moluccas (Maluku), an archipelago in Indonesia. "Beth-el" means "house of God".

The Molukse Kerk Beth-el is a beautiful example of colonial architecture and has a unique blend of Indonesian and European styles.

  • The church serves as a place of worship for the Moluccan community.
  • It also hosts cultural events and exhibitions celebrating their heritage.

Details

NameMolukse Kerk Beth-el
City/TownMaastricht
ProvinceLimburg
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50.8355929, 5.7210481
Denomination
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1929
Time period20th century
Architectural stylecolonialIndonesian-European
PatronUnknown