Binnenstad in Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sint Willibrordkerk / Saint Willibrord Church
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
1. Sint Willibrordkerk / Saint Willibrord Church Marker
In 1987 kocht pater drs. Winand Kotte A.A. samen met de Sint Willibrordus geloofsgemeenschap het ernstig in verval geraakte kerkgebouw. Vanaf 1991 tot 2006 liet pater Kotte (1922-2006) het 'gesamtkunstwerk' Sint Willibrordkerk volledig in oorspronkelijke staat restaureren. Voor deze grootse prestatie werd hij door de gemeente onderscheiden met de Sint Maartenspenning van de stad Utrecht. Pater Kotte behield de kerk, een Europees monument, voor de Rooms-Katholieke Latijnse eredienst. Sedert 2016 dragen priesters van de Priesterbroederschap St. Pius X in deze kerk
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The Sint Willibrord Church was built from 1875 to a design by the Dutch architect Alfred Tepe (1840-1920). The neo-Gothic church is also a creation of the Guild of Saint Bernulphus, an association of priests and artists founded in 1869. The wood carvings come from the studio of Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg (1837-1919), the stained glass windows from that of Heinrich Geuer (1841-1904). In 1967 the church was closed by the Archdiocese of Utrecht and sold to Mr. A.J. Lisman, who saved the church building from demolition.
In 1987, Father Winand Kotte bought A.A. together with the Sint Willibrordus religious community, the church building, which had fallen into serious disrepair. From 1991 to 2006, Father Kotte (1922-2006) had the 'gesamtkunstwerk' (“total work of art”) Sint Willibrord Church completely restored to its original state. For this great achievement, he was awarded the Sint Maarten Medal of the City of Utrecht by the municipality. Father Kotte preserved the church, a European monument, for Roman Catholic Latin worship. Since 2016, priests of the Society of St. Pius have held masses in accordance with the Tridentine rites.
Erected by The ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
2. Sint Willibrordkerk / Saint Willibrord Church Marker - wide view
Location. 52° 5.552′ N, 5° 7.279′ E. Marker is in Utrecht. It is in Binnenstad. Marker is on Minrebroederstraat, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Minrebroederstraat 21, Utrecht 3512 GK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint-Janskapel of Palmiten-tempel / Saint Johns Chapel or Palmite Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Vrede van Utrecht / Treaty of Utrecht (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castellum Trajectum (about 150 meters away); Hendrik Marsman (about 150 meters away); Pieter Quint Ondaatje (about 150 meters away); Het Keijserrijk (about 180 meters away); Paleis Lofen (about 180 meters away); Anna Maria van Schurman (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utrecht.
Also see . . . St. Willibrord's Church, Utrecht (Wikipedia).
History: The Willibrord's Church is constructed between 1875 and 1877 after the design of architect Alfred Tepe in gothic revival style. It is one of the most well kept remaining examples of the Utrecht Styl of the gothic revival. The sober exterior of the church is a great contrast with the elaborate and colourful interior. Many artists from the St. Bernulphus Guild worked together to decorate the(Submitted on September 27, 2023.)church. Almost every wall of the church is painted. These colourful paintings are part of the various other elements of the church, including the wood carvings and stained glass windows depicting the life of St. Willibrord. The tabernacle doors are painted by Jacob Ydema (1939). In 2005 a large-scale restoration was completed, helping to maintain the unique and wonderfully colourful interior. The most important part of the church, the choir, is the most extensively decorated part of the church. Central to this is the symbolism of the Holy Sacrament. Because the church is surrounded by houses, the architect chose to build an extra high, yet short building with high windows. The church was dedicated in 1877 by monsignor Schaepman, but the interior wasn't completed until 1891.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 20233. Sint Willibrordkerk / Saint Willibrord Church and Marker
A.J. van der Wal (courtesy of Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed via Wikimedia Commons), February 1, 1970
4. Roman Catholic Sint Willibrordkerk exterior
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
