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France - Lisieux, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:42:23 +0000

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux (Saint Peter’s Cathedral) was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was merged in 1801 into the diocese of Bayeux.

Most probably there was already a church here in the 6th century. This is because a Bishop of Lisieux existed around that time. A previous cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was unfortunately burned down in 1136. The basic shape of the church, especially the front part, stayed the same. Rebuilding of the cathedral started around 1160. In 1226, another fire damaged the cathedral. During the repairs three small chapels were added to the back of the church.

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux survived World War II completely unharmed. This is quite amazing, as the town of Lisieux itself suffered from allied bombing in 1944.

France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:04:29 +0000

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The Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.

The walls and ceiling of the basilica are largely covered with marble and mosaics. These vibrant works of art, created by Pierre Gaudin, depict scenes from the lives of Christ and Sainte Thérèse. The absence of columns in the immense interior provides an unobstructed view for 4.000 worshippers.

France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:20:42 +0000

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The Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.

The story of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse begins with the life of Thérèse of Lisieux, a young Carmelite nun who was canonised in 1925. Her popularity grew enormously and the need for a place of pilgrimage became apparent. In response, construction of the basilica began under the direction of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and architect Louis Marie Cordonnier.

The design of the basilica is a mix of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles, inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete and a local type of granite. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse has impressive dimensions: 104 metres long, 45 metres wide and a dome reaching a height of 97 metres. With an area of 4,500 m², it is the largest church built in France in the 20th century. The basilica can accommodate 4.000 worshippers.

The construction of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux faced many challenges, including financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War, but it was finally consecrated in 1954. Today, with more than 700,000 visitors, it has become the second most important place of pilgrimage in France.

France - Abbey of Saint-Riquier

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:06:17 +0000

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The Abbey of Saint-Riquier was founded around 625 and later came under royal protection with King Dagobert I. In 790 it became a major center of the Carolingian Empire when Charlemagne appointed his close friend, Angilbert, as abbot.

At the end of the 9th century, the abbey was destroyed by Norman invaders. Over the centuries, it suffered more than fifteen pillages and devastations. Yet, always rebuilt and enriched, the abbey remained an important religious and theological center.

After the Revolution, the convent buildings were for a time turned into quarries, then later housed hospitals or seminaries. The entire site was purchased in 1972 by the Department of the Somme and became a cultural center.

The church reveals a stylistic diversity, featuring elements of early, classical, and flamboyant gothic. The 15th-century façade - richly sculpted - is dominated by a central tower rising to 50 meters.

België - Kortrijk, Sint-Maartenskerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:31:28 +0000

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The Sint-Maartenskerk (Saint Martin's Church) is the main Roman Catholic church and one of the principal gothic monuments of Kortrijk. The church is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours.

The current hall church with its three naves was built between 1390 and 1466, following the destruction of the first church. After a fire in 1862, a section was rebuilt in neo-gothic style. The 83 meters high tower in Brabant gothic style is a striking feature of the Kortrijk skyline. Its wooden spire accommodates a full-sized carillon with 49 bells.

Sint-Maartenskerk holds many artworks by Flemish masters.

België - Kortrijk, Sint-Antoniuskerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:07:58 +0000

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Kortrijk experienced significant population growth in the 19th-century, necessitating new parish churches. The Passionist Fathers were establishing a monastery, a school, and the Sint-Antoniuskerk (Saint Anthony Church) in 1873. The church - built in the Neo-Romanesque style- is a much visited place of pilgrimage. The Sint-Antoniuskerk is well known for its colourful murals.

Brother Isidore was a professed religious from the Passionists. He had fragile health when he arrived in the area in 1912; after a year as a cook, he was given the less demanding task of porter. He tried to help everyone who came to him during World War I, earning the nickname ‘Brother Good’. Beatified brother Isidore died in 1916; his tomb is located in a side chapel

Nederland - Egmond aan den Hoef, Slotkapel

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:02:06 +0000

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The first Slotkapel (Castle Chapel) - dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron of the nobility, was built in 1229, commissioned by Willem I van Egmont. It was located next to the castle of Egmond. In 1430 Count Jan van Egmond ordered the demolition and rebuilding of the chapel in its current simple Gothic style as a one-aisled church.

The chapel and castle were destroyed in 1573 in the Eighty Years War, during the siege of the city of Alkmaar. In 1633 the chapel was restored by the States of Holland and West Frisia. Various cities, aristocrats and companies from that time made donations for the restoration, including the fantastic stained-glass windows. The unique clock in the centuries-old tower was made in 1682 by Christiaan Huygens.

In 1960 the Slotkapel was in a very poor condition and the municipality intended the demolition of the church. Due to the efforts of a group of citizens the chapel was restored and does still exist. Nowadays it serves as a venue for weddings, exhibitions and concerts.

Nederland - Bergen, Ruïnekerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:03:49 +0000

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The Ruïnekerk (Ruined Church) is dating back to the second quarter of the 15th century and was built on the site of a smaller pilgrimage chapel, which was built after the so called ’Miracle of Bergen’ in 1422.

At time of the construction the church was the largest in the province of North-Holland. Originally it was a Gothic church, dedicated to Peter and Paul. In 1574, during the Eighty Years’ War against Spain, the church was looted and burned down by Dutch Protestants troops. The tower was lost completely, but the rulers of Bergen prevented the eventual destruction of the other remains, parts of the outer walls of the nave and the walls of the choir with its flanking chapels. The choir was rebuilt in 1594-1597 to serve as a Protestant church.

Between 1955 and 1961 the church was restored and became a new wooden porch. The date 1958 is inscribed on the church facade to commemorate the restoration. In 1970, a 26-bell carillon was installed.

Nowadays the church is still used for weekly services, but also for weddings, funerals and other cultural events. The Ruïnekerk - a national monument - is the landmark of Bergen, located right in the heart of the village.

Nederland - Groet, Witte Kerkje

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:43:58 +0000

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The single nave Witte Kerkje (White Little Church) is dating back to the year of 1639. The tower is made of wood and has an octagonal spire. It is located on a so called “terp”, a man made elevation.

In 1825 the church was thoroughly restored. During World War II the building was used as a school. German soldiers have pulled the bell from the tower for use of the material in the war industry. A new bell was donated and replaced by the municipality of Schoorl in 1949.

Since 1972 the Witte Kerkje has been recognized and protected as a Dutch national monument. Nowadays the church is still used for services.

The statue in front of the church (PiP1), Wasvrouwen (Laundry Women), is a reminder of the old days, when the lawn was used as a bleaching field for laundry.

Nederland - Workum, Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:56:30 +0000

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The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk (Great or Saint Gertrudis Church) is a huge late Gothic hall church, which is quite unusual for this part of the Netherlands. The church was built at the end of the 15th century (1480) by adding a choir to its single-nave predecessor. Shortly afterwards a transept was also built. Around 1515, work began on replacing the old one-aisled cruciform with the present three-aisled hall church. Due to a war, work was only restarted in 1523.

The nave was never completed and in 1615 was closed by a wooden wall - which remained until the restoration of 1939/1951 - leaving the still unfinished tower standing at some distance in front of the church. In 1613 a crown with an onion-shaped dome was added to the tower. A sacristy was built between the choir and the transept (main image), which also served as the Latin School of Workum.

The church, sacristy and tower are designated national Dutch monuments.
The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk is still used for services by the Protestant church of Workum. .

Germany - Triberg, Maria in der Tanne

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:45:14 +0000

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The legend behind the Maria in der Tanne - a small baroque church – is dating back to 1644. In that year a young girl was cured from an eye disease by the water of a nearby spring. Within the next year, a local tailor cured his leprosy by washing in the same spring. The thankful tailor placed a small statue of Mary in the cavity of a fir tree (from which the church draws its name: Maria in der Tanne = Mary in the Fir).

The statue was forgotten, but rediscovered around the year 1700 by three Tyrolean soldiers. First a wooden chapel and later a simple stone chapel were built before the present pilgrimage church was constructed in 1705. Highlights of the church are the baroque high altar and the pulpit.

Nederland - Zierikzee, Nieuwe Kerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:37:19 +0000

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The present Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) was built between 1835 and 1848, replacing the large St. Lievensmonster Kerk, which was destroyed bij a fire in 1832; only the tower remains today (PiP3).

The design of the church is executed in a neoclassical style with symmetrical facades, impressive pillars, tall windows and a spacious interior.

The Nieuwe Kerk was closed in 1971. The Reformed church was sufficiently served by another building. Nowadays the ‘church’ is used for (music) performances, expositions and other cultural events.

Austria - Hittisau, Fatimakapelle

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:14:38 +0000

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The Fatimakapelle (Fatima Chapel) was donated by an inhabitant from Hittisau. He promised to build a chapel if his son, who had been seriously injured, would recover. After 43 days in he was discharged in good health and the family began building the chapel in 1949. The tuff stone for the grotto was quarried from the Engen Loch on the nearby river Bolgenach.

In 1950, following its completion, the chapel was consecrated. The Fatimakapelle was renovated in 1986.

The chapel is named after the town of Fátima, the most important place of pilgrimage in Portugal and one of the best-known in the Roman Catholic Church. The chapel is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Germany - Sonthofen, Pfarrkirche St. Michael

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:07:43 +0000

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The Pfarrkirche St. Michael is the parish church of Sonthofen. The church is an impressive neo-baroque building. The church was first mentioned in the year 1449. However, archaeological findings indicate a much older age. In 1488, the church was renewed towards the west. In its present state Pfarrkirche St. Michael was built in 1738-40.

After a severe bombing raid during World War II, the church was renewed. This last restoration was not completed until 1954 and the magnificent ceiling paintings were not finished until as late as 1991.

The main photo shows St Michael’s on the left, with the Frauenkapelle to its right.

Germany - Sonthofen, Frauenkapelle

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:01 +0000

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The Frauenkapelle in Sonthofen, situated directly on the south side of St Michael’s parish church, is a historic religious building dating from 1449. It is renowned for its Baroque style, the ceiling fresco (from the mid-18th century) and the high altar (1704/05). The chapel has survived several destructions and has been redesigned on several occasions.

The name Frauenkapelle is short of Kirche Unserer Lieben Frau (= Church of our Lady).

On PiP4 you see the chapel to the right of the parish church St. Michael.

Austria - Kleinwalsertal/Baad, Martins Kapelle

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:58 +0000

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A first chapel in Baad was built in 1636. The consecration took place in 1663 in honor of St. Martin, the Virgin Mary and St. Wendelin. The little church was elevated to the status of a branch parish in 1711. The chapel was extended in 1738 and 1767, and demolished in 1851 due to the risk of avalanches.

The present Martins Kapelle (Martins Chapel) was built on a hill to the north of the village in 1851 and consecrated in 1855. Restoration work on the church was carried out in 1905 and from 1971 to 1972. Nowadays the small mountain chapel still towers above the village of Baad.

Austria - Kleinwalsertal/Riezlern, Mariä Opferung

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:48:50 +0000

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The parish church Mariä Opferung (also called Meine liebe Frau von Jerusalem) is dating back to the year 1471, visible in the vestibule of the church. In 1493, a gothic-style church was inaugurated and a cemetery was built.

The church was extended in the years1684 and 1720. The tower was raised in 1844 and the pitched roof replaced by a dome. In 1889 the dilapidated church including the tower was demolished and a new, built in the neo-Romanesque style. The ‘new’ church was completed in 1894 and the inauguration took place on June 12 of that year.

Martin von Feuerstein, a well-known Munich professor, created the splendid paintings in casein technique in 1903/1904 with his master class. Twenty years later the Mariä Opferung became a new altar.

Austria - Kleinwalsertal/Mittelberg, Sankt Jodok Kirche

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:39:37 +0000

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Soon after their immigration to Kleinwalsertal the Walser - coming from the Swiss canton Wallis - started building a first place of worship in Mittelberg. A stone with the year 1302 on the outside wall of the choir should be considered as proof of the existence of a small sacral building. In 1390, a new chapel with altar and cemetery was inaugurated. In 1391 Mittelberg was raised to an independent parish. Until then, the place belonged to the parish of Fischen in Allgäu (Germany).

Over the years the church became too small and in 1460 the construction of the new church in Mittelberg was started. It was built in gothic style and consecrated in 1463 with three altars. Sankt Jodok (Saint Judoc) - who lived in the 7th century - was chosen as the patron saint of the church. Its current appearance became the church in 1693 by a seven meter extension and the construction of the sacristy and a gallery. An avalanche had invaded the nave that year, so the main entrance was walled in and two side doors were opened.

The slender tower of the church - with a height of 66 meters - is a landmark of the Kleinwalsertal.

The interior offers some amazing wall frescoes, dating back to the year of 1470. The restored late-Gothic murals give the parish church a special atmosphere; they once represented the so called "biblia pauperum": the Bible for believers ignorant of reading (PiP5).

Germany - Oberstdorf/Birgsau, Wendelins-Kapelle

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:40:37 +0000

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The first records of a chapel in Birgsau date back to 1680. At that time, it was a small wayside chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Construction of the chapel began in 1846 but, due to difficulties, was not completed until two years later. The interior was designed by craftsmen and artists from Oberstdorf. In 1848, the little church was consecrated as the Wendelins-Kapelle (Wendelin Chapel)

However, the present-day altar with its paintings dates from 1938. In choosing the colours, the artist took particular care to use the original colours of local flowers.

Nederland - Ootmarsum, H.H. Simon en Judaskerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:49:47 +0000

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The H.H. Simon en Judaskerk (H.H. Simon and Jude Church) is a Roman Catholic, dedicated to the Apostles Simon and Jude Thaddaeus. The church is the only example in Westphalian Romanogothic style in The Netherlands. Although already mentioned in 1162, it largely dates from the 13th century.

In 1491-1492 a new late-Gothic choir was added, followed by a second transept east of the old one. Except for one window above the south portal, all windows have been enlarged. The entire church is built of Bentheimer sandstone.

From 1626 until 1809 the church was used by the Protestants. In that year King Lodewijk assigned the church building to Roman Catholics, as the Protestant congregation was much smaller. When it was returned to the Catholics, it was in a bad state. The original Romanesque tower was replaced by a new facade and a small wooden tower in 1842.