Petrus en Pauluskerk
Kerkplein 1, 3764 AW Soest, Netherlands
Petrus en Pauluskerk
The Petrus en Pauluskerk is a church located at Kerkplein 1, 3764 AW Soest, Netherlands, on the Kerkplein square in the city center of Soest.
It has a rectangular shape with a tower at the western end and is situated approximately at GPS coordinates 52.1816511°N, 5.3045391°E.
- Gothic Revival style architectural design
- Serves as a place of worship for Roman Catholics and hosts cultural events and concerts
The church was built in 1852 by architect Theo Molkenboer from Leiden.
- First pastor, Steenhoff, after whom the Steenhoffstraat in Soest is named
- In 1968, the church was demolished, but the façade with belltower was preserved
- In 1924, the church was restored to its original state
A notable feature of the church is the altar and pulpit, which are remnants from the old church.
- Cemetery: Begraafplaats Dalweg with poortgebouw
- Oldest still in use in Soest
- Part of the church community since 2011 as part of the Roman Catholic parish HH. Martha en Maria
Details
Name | Petrus en Pauluskerk |
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City/Town | Soest |
Province | Utrecht |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.1816511, 5.3045391 |
Denomination | catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1852 |
Time period | 19th century |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |