Sint-Jan Geboortekerk
Julianastraat 44, 5251 ED Vlijmen, Netherlands
Sint-Jan Geboortekerk
Location: Julianastraat 44 in Vlijmen, Netherlands.
A parish church of the Roman Catholic denomination.
The church was constructed in the 19th century and features Gothic Revival architecture.
- The building was designed by Hendrik Jacobus van Tulder
- and was built from 1864 to 1866.
- The church was consecrated in 1868.
A three-aisled cruciform basilica with a tower, which has four storeys.
A Holy Heart statue stands before the church, erected in 1922.
- The church and the statue have the status of national monument.
- From 1886 to 1960, a brotherhood existed in honor of Saint Donatius, patron against fire and lightning strike.
Details
Name | Sint-Jan Geboortekerk |
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City/Town | Vlijmen |
Province | North Brabant |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.697357, 5.2236058 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1800 |
Time period | 19th century |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
Patron | St. John |