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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.

  1. The interior of the church features a large central altar, stained glass windows, and a beautifully carved wooden pulpit.
  2. 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

NameMartelaren van Gorcum
City/TownKaatsheuvel
ProvinceNorth Brabant
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates51.656602, 5.0151319
Denominationroman catholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1936
Time period20th century
Architectural styleArt Deco
ArchitectJoseph Hubertus Smit
PatronFranciscan brothers (Gorcum Martyrs)
Websitehttps://reliwiki.nl/index.php/Kaatsheuvel,_Erasstraat_8_-_Martelaren_van_Gorcum