Sint-Bavokerk

The Sint-Bavokerk is a church located at Leidseweg 4, 2374 AL Oud Ade, Netherlands. The church has a rich history and is an important cultural landmark in the region.

• Location: Leidseweg, a major road that runs through the town of Oud Ade.

The current church building dates back to 1647. It was built by architect Jacob van Campen and features a unique blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.

1. Renovations: The church has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, including a major restoration project in the late 19th century.

Sint-Bavokerk is not only an architectural treasure but also an important cultural hub for the local community. It hosts various events and services throughout the year, including concerts, weddings, and baptisms.

History

The Sint-Bavokerk church located at Leidseweg 6 in Oud Ade (municipality of Kaag en Braassem), in the Dutch province of South Holland. The church was built on the site of a previous church from 1845 by Theo Molkenboer, which had already become dilapidated after just two decades.

1. Architect: Herman Jan van den Brink designed a single-aisled church in neoroman style with a half-built tower above the entrance.
2. Date of consecration: September 9, 1869.

The Sint-Bavokerk is one of the few churches by Van den Brink that still exist. Both the exterior and interior have largely been preserved in their original state.

Current Status

The church has been used as a Roman Catholic church to this day. Initially, there was an independent parish "Sint-Bavo", but since 2011, the church in Oud Ade has been one of the "parish cores" of the parish H. Franciscus and falls under the "parish federation" Clara & Franciscus, with its center at the Adrianuskerk in Langeraar.

In 2016, a major renovation project of the Sint-Bavokerk began. As financial support, the local community organized a festival week that year, from which the proceeds went towards the church's renovation.

Protected Monument

In 1881, a parsonage was built next to the church. The church and parsonage have been protected as a national monument since 1991.