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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

NameSint-Jan Geboortekerk
City/TownVlijmen
ProvinceNorth Brabant
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates51.697357, 5.2236058
Denominationroman catholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1800
Time period19th century
Architectural styleGothic Revival
PatronSt. John