Sint-Victorkerk
Dorpsstraat 149, 1713 HE Obdam, Netherlands
Sint-Victorkerk
Sint-Victorkerk is a church located in Obdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The Sint-Victorkerk (St. Victor's Church) was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest churches in the Netherlands.
- The church was dedicated to Saint Victor, a French martyr who was executed during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian.
- The original church was likely a small wooden structure, but it was replaced by a stone church around 1200.
- Over the centuries, the church underwent several renovations and expansions, including the addition of a tower in the 15th century.
- In the 17th century, the church suffered significant damage during the Eighty Years' War between the Netherlands and Spain.
- The tower was struck by lightning and collapsed, and the church's interior was damaged by artillery fire.
De Sint-Victorkerk is een rooms-katholieke kerk in Obdam.
In the late 19th century, the church underwent a major restoration project to repair the damage and restore its original medieval architecture.Today, the Sint-Victorkerk is an important cultural and historical landmark in Obdam, and it continues to serve as a place of worship for the local community.
Details
Name | Sint-Victorkerk |
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City/Town | Obdam |
Province | North Holland |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.6760634, 4.9091681 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1200 |
Time period | Middle Ages |
Architectural style | Gothic |
Patron | Saint Victor |