Sint-Willibrorduskerk
Dorpsdijk 232, 3161 CJ Rhoon, Netherlands
The Sint-Willibrorduskerk
The Sint-Willibrorduskerk is a Roman Catholic church located in Rhoon, Netherlands. The church was built in 1893 and serves as a place of worship for Roman Catholics living in Rhoon and surrounding areas.
It is a neo-Gothic building with a rectangular shape and a tower at the western end. The church has a gabled roof and a tall spire above the main entrance.
- The Sint-Willibrorduskerk was originally built in the 15th century, but it was lost during the Reformation when it was taken over by Protestants.
- Catholic services were then held in secret until they gained their own church in 1857. However, this building had to be replaced just a few decades later.
The current church was built between 1893 and 1894. Architect Adrianus Bleijs designed the church as a one-nave hall church with a pastorie in neo-Gothic style.
- The nave has five bays with a five-sided closed presbytery.
- Above the main entrance is a bell tower.
Inside, the church is covered with a wooden ribbed vault. The Sint-Willibrorduskerk has a beautiful stained-glass window and a wooden organ. It also features a statue of Saint Willibrord, the church's patron saint.
The church stands at an impressive height of approximately 55 meters (180 feet) with its belltower.
The religion practiced at the Sint-Willibrorduskerk is Roman Catholicism, under the parish of HH. Nicolaas Pieck en Gezellen.
Details
Name | Sint-Willibrorduskerk |
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City/Town | Rhoon |
Province | South Holland |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.8506537, 4.4215382 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1893 |
Time period | late 19th century |
Architectural style | neo-Gothic |
Patron | Saint Willibrord |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sint-Willibrorduskerk-Rhoon/207786766082368 |