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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.

  1. First pastor, Steenhoff, after whom the Steenhoffstraat in Soest is named
  2. In 1968, the church was demolished, but the façade with belltower was preserved
  3. 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

NamePetrus en Pauluskerk
City/TownSoest
ProvinceUtrecht
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.1816511, 5.3045391
Denominationcatholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1852
Time period19th century
Architectural styleGothic Revival