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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.
  1. In the 17th century, the church suffered significant damage during the Eighty Years' War between the Netherlands and Spain.
  2. 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

NameSint-Victorkerk
City/TownObdam
ProvinceNorth Holland
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.6760634, 4.9091681
Denominationroman catholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1200
Time periodMiddle Ages
Architectural styleGothic
PatronSaint Victor