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Nederland - Ootmarsum, H.H. Simon en Judaskerk

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.
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25 comments

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette belle église polyvalente !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
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Nouchetdu38 said:

Great "Christmas" series!!!!
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sunlight said:

Eine sehr schöne Bildfolge und interessante Erklärungen.
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Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de l’interieur de cette superbe eglise . Bon mercredi .
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Gavin Johnson said:

A very impressive church, and a fascinating history.
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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautiful religious interior bedecked with Christmas trees. All the best, Joe
2 weeks ago

Gudrun said:

Especially beautiful with the Christmas trees!
2 weeks ago

Pearl said:

Un bel édifice. Belles prises de l'intérieur. Bonne journée, Jaap.
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Jadviga Grase said:

Great series, Jaap!
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Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du wieder eine sehr schöne Kirche besucht lieber Jaap,schön sind deine Bilder um diese Kirche :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
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Patrick Brandy said:

Splendide intérieur accompagner d'une intéressante info merci bonne journée.
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Mikus said:

Ein charmanter Kirchturm und die Kirche mit elegantem Interieur. Einen schönen Tag, Jaap.
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J.Garcia said:

I particularly like PIP(s) 1 and 2, Jaap!
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Keith Burton said:

A beautiful series of exterior and interior images of this lovely old church, and a well researched narrative to accompany them. Great work Jaap!
2 weeks ago

Jan Luzzi said:

breathtaking
2 weeks ago