Martelaren van Gorcum
Erasstraat 8, 5171 VH Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
The "Martelaren van Gorcum" is a Catholic church located in Kaatsheuvel, which is situated in the municipality of Loon op Zand in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands.
The Martelaren van Gorcum (Gorcum Martyrs) is a historic church that was built in 1936.
The church was named after a group of 11 Franciscan brothers who were martyred in Gorcum (now Gorkum), Netherlands, during the Eighty Years' War in the 16th century. This event played a significant role in the church's history and the reason for its existence.
- Architect: Joseph Hubertus Smit
- The church was designed in the Art Deco style.
The building has a rectangular shape with a steeply pitched roof and a prominent tower that dominates the surrounding landscape.
- The interior of the church features a large central altar, stained glass windows, and a beautifully carved wooden pulpit.
- The interior is a testament to the beauty and elegance of Art Deco architecture.
The Martelaren van Gorcum is a historic Catholic church located in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, that was built in 1936 to honor the memory of 11 Franciscan brothers who were martyred during the Eighty Years' War.
Details
Name | Martelaren van Gorcum |
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City/Town | Kaatsheuvel |
Province | North Brabant |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.656602, 5.0151319 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1936 |
Time period | 20th century |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
Architect | Joseph Hubertus Smit |
Patron | Franciscan brothers (Gorcum Martyrs) |
Website | https://reliwiki.nl/index.php/Kaatsheuvel,_Erasstraat_8_-_Martelaren_van_Gorcum |