Sint-Willibrorduskerk
Hoofdstraat 66, 5757 AP Liessel, Netherlands
The Sint-Willibrorduskerk
The Sint-Willibrorduskerk is a Roman Catholic church located at Hoofdstraat 66, 5757 AP Liessel, Netherlands. The name translates to St. Willibrord's Church, named after the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon missionary Saint Willibrord. The current building dates back to the 14th century and has undergone several renovations over the centuries.
The church features a Gothic-style design with a tower and a nave.
- The church has been an important landmark in Liessel for many years, serving as a place of worship for local residents.
- The interior of the church is characterized by a beautiful vaulted ceiling, stunning stained-glass windows, and intricate stone carvings.
- The Sint-Willibrorduskerk was built in 1901 to replace the old chapel and was designed by architect Caspar Franssen from Roermond.
- The church is a Gothic three-aisled cruciform church with a tower of 73 meters high. The church is constructed from brickstones.
- The interior is covered by cross-rib vaults with a height of approximately 19.2 meters.
The stained-glass windows in the presbytery and transept are detailed and designed by Pieter Wiegersma. The left transept contains a window depicting St. Willibrordus. The church also features a stone baptismal font, hardwood benches, and an organ from 1898.
The church is a national monument.
- In the church, a chalice is used that originates from the Blokhuis in Liessel.
Details
Name | Sint-Willibrorduskerk |
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City/Town | Liessel |
Province | North Brabant |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.4143283, 5.8205639 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Operator | Parochie Heilige Willibrord |
Year of construction | 1400 |
Time period | early middle ages |
Architectural style | Gothic |
Patron | Willibrord |