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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.
  1. The Sint-Willibrorduskerk was built in 1901 to replace the old chapel and was designed by architect Caspar Franssen from Roermond.
  2. The church is a Gothic three-aisled cruciform church with a tower of 73 meters high. The church is constructed from brickstones.
  3. 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.

  1. In the church, a chalice is used that originates from the Blokhuis in Liessel.

Details

NameSint-Willibrorduskerk
City/TownLiessel
ProvinceNorth Brabant
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates51.4143283, 5.8205639
Denominationroman catholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
OperatorParochie Heilige Willibrord
Year of construction1400
Time periodearly middle ages
Architectural styleGothic
PatronWillibrord